Regent Parrot Polytelis anthopeplus monarchoides

Regent Parrot Polytelis anthopeplus monarchoides

The endangered Regent Parrot occurs throughout the eastern mallee region. It breeds between September and November in the riverine woodlands along the Murray River between Buronga and Balranald in the far south west of NSW.

Like all parrot species, the Regent Parrot requires tree hollows in eucalyptus trees to breed. These birds choose River Red Gums within close proximity to large areas of mallee, within which they feed.

Knowledge of the use of woodland and mallee by Regent Parrots and of their foraging requirements is essential to ensure proper management of the species’ habitat.

Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife funded scientific research justified management decisions such as retention of mallee scrub and associated riverine woodland species including River Red Gum and Black Box, retention of dead and hollow mature breeding trees on both public and private land and the necessary mechanisms required to ensure protection of these areas.

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