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**Night Parrot - Pezoporus occidentalis
Short: A nearly mythical, nocturnal parrot of arid Australia - rediscovered recently but remains extremely rare and sensitive to disturbance.
Facts:
Status: Endangered/Critically Rare.
Range: Arid interior Australia (small, scattered localities).
Habitat: Spinifex grasslands and shrublands.
Diet: Seeds and grasses.
Lifespan: ~10-20 yrs (est.).
Reproduction: Secretive nesters in vegetation; small clutches.
Role: Seed dispersal in arid habitats; indicator of intact spinifex ecosystems.
Threats: Habitat degradation, grazing, fire regime changes, human disturbance.
2025 October 10