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Red-capped Parrot

Charrill can be found in urban areas of Perth where a good canopy of eucalypts continue to persist.

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Noongar Names: Charrill

Scientific Name: Purpureicephalus spurius


Conservation Status: Least concern

Threats: Habitat clearing

Will they visit?: Red-Capped Parrots frequently visit home gardens with good urban canopy

Natural Distribution: Common and widespread throughout the South West and Perth region

Habitat at a Glance

See Habitat Guide for more detail

Shelter: Tree hollows and nest boxes

Diet: Flowers, fruits, seeds, insect larvae, psyllids and lerps

Water: Bird baths

ReWild Benefit: Seed dispersal and pollination

ReWild Benefits

Red-capped Parrots pollinate and disperse seeds of native plants and help to create a more connected ecosystem throughout the landscape. Visit BirdLife Australia to learn more about these native birds and record any sightings via Birdata to help scientists monitor their population.

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