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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

Is my recording stored?

No. Your audio is used to identify the bird in the moment and isn't saved to our servers. The birds you confirm are kept as cards in your own field journal; the recordings themselves are not.

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Birdsong field guide

Bourke's Parrot

Neopsephotus bourkii

The Bourke's Parrot is a small, soft-hued Australian parrot known for its unique crepuscular lifestyle and subtle pink-brown plumage. It is the sole member of its genus and is exceptionally well-adapted to the arid interior of the continent.

What it sounds like

A gentle, musical 'chu-wee' or 'chirruping' sound, typically soft and mellow.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Marc Anderson · AustraliaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is predominantly crepuscular, meaning it is most active during the dim light of dawn and dusk, often visiting waterholes in near-darkness.
Unlike most Australian parrots, it lacks bright green feathers, instead utilizing a brownish-pink palette for camouflage in desert scrublands.
Taxonomically, it is the only species within the genus Neopsephotus, having been moved out of the Neophema (grass parrot) genus.
The species is highly nomadic, traveling vast distances across the Australian interior in response to unpredictable rainfall and food availability.
The bird was named in honor of Sir Richard Bourke, who was the Governor of New South Wales during the time of the species' discovery.

Habitat

Arid and semi-arid shrublands, particularly those dominated by Mulga (Acacia aneura) and native cypress.

Range

Widespread throughout the dry inland regions of mainland Australia, including parts of WA, NT, SA, QLD, and NSW.

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