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Elegant Parrot
IntermediateNeophema elegans
A small parrot from southern Australia with vivid green and orange plumage. Considered one of the most beautiful Neophema species. Calm, quiet nature makes it a popular pet.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜28℃
Lifespan
12-15 years
Size
22-23cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Seeds, Pellets, Vegetables, Grass seeds
About
The elegant parrot (Neophema elegans) is a small parrot native to southern Australia, inhabiting dry woodland and mallee scrub. Predominantly olive-green with a yellowish belly and a blue frontal band, it is a quiet, gentle bird that feeds largely on grass seeds and is considered one of the hardier grass parrots in aviculture.
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Basic Info
Origin
southern Australia
Lifespan
12-15 years
Size
22-23cm
Temperature
15〜28℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Seeds, Pellets, Vegetables, Grass seeds
Care Guide
Housing
Medium or larger cage, pair or solo keeping
Diet
Australian small parrot seed mix suitable
Temperament
Morphs (Varieties)
ビセイインコ(Neophema elegans)の代表的な色変異。シナモン・イノは伴性遺伝で本スキーマ上 recessive と表記。
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
CinnamonLutino (Ino)GreywingPale FallowBronze Fallow
DominantVisual with a single copy; no distinct super form.
Dominant Pied
Sources: GenCalc (Elegant Parrot)
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
さえずり · © Eddy Smith · xeno-canto XC755583 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
地鳴き · © Peter Boesman · xeno-canto XC859971 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Neophema elegans (Gould, 1837)
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書II
Neophema elegans。Psittaciformes(オウム目)は CITES 附属書II に一括掲載(附属書I 該当種・及び注記除外4種を除く)。本種はその附属書II適用。
Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. 附属書II注記(Appendix-II annotation)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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