Species profile
Golden-shouldered Parrot
Psephotellus chrysopterygius
Quick answer
Breeding regions are AU. Breeding subregions are nc Cape York Pen., ne QLD (ne Australia).
- Scientific name
- Psephotellus chrysopterygius
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Genus
- Psephotellus
- Conservation status
- Endangered
Recording Golden-shouldered Parrot in your journal
When you see this bird, log the sighting with the date, the place and any photos. If it's your first, Feather Journal marks it as a lifer and adds it to your life list automatically — no spreadsheet, no re-typing.
Related species in Psittaculidae
- Blue-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis toxopei)
- Broad-billed Parrot (Lophopsittacus mauritianus)
- Duchess Lorikeet (Charmosynoides margarethae)
- Goldie's Lorikeet (Glossoptilus goldiei)
- Hooded Parrot (Psephotellus dissimilis)
- Iris Lorikeet (Saudareos iris)
- Little Lorikeet (Parvipsitta pusilla)
- Little Red Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis pulchella)