Hooded Parrot | Miles To The Wild

The Hooded Parrot (Psephotus dissimilis) is found in savannah and open woodland and is one of two extant species in its genus that breed in termite mounds. In the photos below which I took at Pine Creek you can see the difference between the males and females. The males have the brilliant turquoise bodies while the females are more subdued light green.

This speckly little cutie is a young male just coming into his adult colouring.

This looks like a juvenile female from the big eyes and subdued colouring.

Hooded Parrots are endemic to Australia’s Northern Territory and most easily seen around Pine Creek and Edith Falls.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOODED PARROTS

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World Parrot Trust

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Australian Wildlife Conservancy

VIDEOS

A quick drink

Foraging in the grass.

Birding tour group finds some Hoodies in a termite mound and in trees.

While we were very happy with the Lazy Lizard’s facilties, we were even happier at the easy birding to be had!

Let’s start with the the camp area. Birds can be seen foraging in the grass for leftovers.

This nest was just outside our cabin but several species of birds were seen so I am not sure who the rightful owner was.

Sulphur-cested Cocaktoos were seen above while we were in the swimming pool.

And the best place was the water tap at the rear of the property. Lots of birds came here, even perching expectantly while we refilled the water dish.

And this is why people come to Pine Creek – it’s the best place to see the gorgeous Hooded Parrot! We were lucky to see adults and some juveniles that would have recently fledged! They were a bit more cautious and would only come down if we stood back from the water dish but once they got their courage up, they were so much fun to watch!