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Neophema pulchella
Beautiful small parrot from Australia. Turquoise face, green body, and red shoulder patch. Quiet and gentle temperament. Ideal for aviary keeping.
The turquoisine parakeet is a small parrot native to southeastern Australia. The male is distinctively coloured with a turquoise face, green body, and red wing patch, while the female is more subtly marked. It inhabits grasslands and open woodlands and feeds primarily on seeds. In aviculture, the turquoisine is valued for its attractive plumage and gentle temperament.
Origin
southeastern Australia
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
20-22cm
Temperature
15〜28℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Seeds, pellets, greens, small amounts of fruit
Flight cage recommended. Ground-foraging behavior
Very gentle with quiet vocalizations
Breeds in nest boxes. Color mutations available
アキクサインコ ターコイズ(Neophema pulchella)の代表的な色変異。イエローが野生色より人気。オパーリン・シナモンは伴性遺伝で本スキーマ上 recessive と表記。イエローの遺伝形式は確証ソースが得られないため省略。
Sources: AvianLife: Spotlight on Turquoise Parrot Mutations / AFA Watchbird: Some Australian Parrot Mutations
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
Calls / Song
地鳴き · © Greg McLachlan · xeno-canto XC365310 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
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.
Accepted name: Neophema pulchella (Shaw, 1792)
Synonyms: Psittacus pulchellus
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Neophema pulchella(ターコイズ)。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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Can be stress-sensitive. Maintain quiet environment
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The ideal temperature for Turquoisine Parakeet is 15〜28℃. Recommended humidity is 40〜60%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Turquoisine Parakeet is 10-15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Turquoisine Parakeet typically reaches 20-22cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Turquoisine Parakeet feeds on: Seeds, pellets, greens, small amounts of fruit. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Turquoisine Parakeet varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: June 23, 2026