The Australian King Parrot is a colorful, large parrot. It is native to Australia, where it can regularly be seen in woodland and farms and is also kept as a pet. Although less popular in the US, its calm nature and striking colors make it a good bird choice, albeit with the caveat that they are not known for enjoying a lot of hugging and holding. It will need hand-taming, but the biggest challenge of owning this type of parrot is usually the large cage requirements it has. Read on to see whether this striking bird could be the ideal choice for your next pet.

Species Overview

Origin and History

Native to the east coast of Australia, this parrot is attracted to forests, woodland, and to areas where there are large growths of eucalyptus and other trees. They may move to other green areas, including parks and farmland, when foraging.

They are considered to be stable and the breed is not under threat of extinction. However, their chosen habitat means that they could lose habitat to continued deforestation in the region.

The Australian King Parrot was first described in 1818 by Martin Lichtenstein. Like other breeds of King Parrot, the Australian King Parrot primarily eats seeds but will also eat berries and foliage as well as some nuts, fruits, and blossoms.