Parakeet Mulga basic information

The average adult Mulga Parrot measures 10.8 inches (27centimeters) in length, making them a medium sized parrot. They are known for their colorful wings. Males and females can be distinguished by differences in their coloring. Males are a brilliant green overall with paler green coloring on their lower breast. Females are more of an olive green color overall with a brownish-green breast. The males have a distinct red patch on their crown and yellow foreheads. The females have a dull red patch on their crown and their foreheads are also a duller color, which is somewhat orangey-yellow. The males' thighs and abdomens are yellow; with patchy orangey-red markings Females have entirely green under-parts. Males have a dark grey bill, compared with the brownish-grey bill of the female. Both males and females have brown eyes at maturity. Immature Mulgas can be distinguished from adults by their muted colors; adult plumage is typically reached by 6 months of age.