# Barnardius barnardi

The Barnardius barnardi, also known as the Barnard's parakeet, is a colorful bird that loves to chatter and play. They are social creatures and often found in flocks, making them fun to watch!

- **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Woodlands
- **Also known as:** Barnard's Parakeet

![Barnardius barnardi](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Mallee_Ringneck_Bowra1.jpg&width=800)

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## Appearance

The Barnardius barnardi is a strikingly colorful parrot with a long tail. It has a distinctive yellow ring around its neck, bright green body, yellow belly, and blue patches on its wings and head. This unique combination of a neck ring and blue cheeks sets it apart from other Australian parrots.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia
- **Phylum:** Chordata
- **Class:** Aves
- **Order:** Psittaciformes
- **Family:** Psittacidae
- **Genus:** Barnardius

## Interesting facts

- A group of these colorful birds is sometimes called a "chatter" or a "parliament"!
- Barnard's parakeets build nests in tree hollows, often using old eucalyptus limbs!
- These clever birds sometimes use their strong beaks to chew through soft timber!
- They can twist their heads almost all the way around to look behind them!

## Special abilities

- **Acrobatic Forager:** Barnardius barnardi can hang upside down because of strong feet, which helps them reach hidden seeds and fruits.
- **Sweet Tooth Sensor:** Barnardius barnardi can locate nectar-rich flowers because of their keen eyesight, which helps them find sugary energy sources.
- **Seed Cracker:** Barnardius barnardi has a powerful beak that helps them crack open tough seeds for a nutritious meal.

## Measurements & details

- **Length:** 30-36 cm
- **Wingspan:** 45-50 cm
- **Weight:** 0.12-0.15 kg
- **Lifespan:** 10-15 years
- **Speed:** 50 km/h
- **Clutch Size:** 4-7
- **Incubation:** 19-21 days

## Diet & Feeding

These birds love to munch on seeds, fruits, and nectar, finding tasty treats from plants.

- **Primary Foods:** Seeds (eucalyptus, acacia), Native fruits, Nectar, Insect larvae
- **Foraging Method:** Foraging

## Ecological connections

- **Shelter:** [River Red Gum](https://www.snappit.app/explore/river-red-gum) (*Eucalyptus camaldulensis*) — Uses tree hollows for nesting and roosting safely.
- **Eats:** Mulga (*Acacia aneura*) — Feeds on the seeds and nectar from this native tree.
- **Eaten by:** Wedge-tailed Eagle (*Aquila audax*) — A powerful raptor that can prey on adult parrots.
- **Eaten by:** Lace Monitor (*Varanus varius*) — Climbs trees to raid nests for eggs and young birds.

## Traits

- [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
- [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
- [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
- [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
- [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
- [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.

## Collections

- [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Barnardius barnardi?

Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How long is Barnardius barnardi?

30-36 cm

### What is Barnardius barnardi's wingspan?

45-50 cm

### How much does Barnardius barnardi weigh?

0.12-0.15 kg

### How long does Barnardius barnardi live?

10-15 years

### How fast can Barnardius barnardi move?

50 km/h

### What does Barnardius barnardi eat?

These birds love to munch on seeds, fruits, and nectar, finding tasty treats from plants.

### Where is Barnardius barnardi usually found?

Woodlands

## More Birds

- [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*)
- [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*)
- [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*)
- [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*)

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Source: [Barnardius barnardi: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/barnardius-barnardi)