PLATE XXII 
PARROTS OF THE TREE-TOPS AND OPEN SPACES 
1. Blue-winged Parrot Neophema chrysostoma Kuhl 
Ne-o-phem'-a— Gk, neos , new; Gk, pheme, voice: chrys-o-stom'-a— Gk, 
chrysos, golden; Gk, stoma , mouth. 
distribution. New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, King 
Island, and Tasmania. 
notes. Also called Blue-banded Grass-parrot. Usually in pairs or 
small flocks, frequenting the grass-lands and sparsely timbered country. 
It is nomadic in habits, and is found either on the coastal sandhills 
or in the inland areas. It appears to be a definite migrant to Tasmania, 
where it usually arrives during September, remains to breed, and 
departs in February or March. Like the other members of the genus 
this species is generally seen feeding among the grass, and it will often 
allow an observer to approach quite closely before it flies away. When 
disturbed, the birds usually rise simultaneously, uttering feeble call- 
notes, but soon settle again, either on the ground or in a nearby tree. 
Food: seeds of grasses and herbaceous plants. 
nest. In a hole in a tree, stump, or log. 
eggs. Five to seven, pure white. Breeding-season: October to January. 
2. Orange-breasted Parrot Neophema chiysogaster Latham 
chrys-o-gas'-ter— Gk, chrysos , golden; Gk, gaster f belly. 
distribution. New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and 
Tasmania. 
notes. Also called Orange-bellied Grass-parrot. Usually in pairs 
or small flocks, frequenting grass-lands or partly timbered areas. Like 
the Blue-winged Parrot this species is a summer visitant to Tasmania. 
It is becoming extremely rare, both on the mainland and in Tasmania. 
In habits and economy it is similar to the Blue-winged Parrot. 
nest. Usually in a hole in a limb; sometimes in a stump or log 
lying on the ground. ® 
eggs. Four or five, pure white. Breeding-season: November to 
January. 
3. Elegant Parrot Neophema elegans Gould 
el'-e-gans— L., elegans , handsome. 
distribution. New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and 
Western Australia. 
