Red-rumped parrot: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Red-rumped parrot eggs hatch after 19–20 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 30–35 days and are weaned and independent at about 42–56 days. A typical clutch is 4–7 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 55-80 |
| Length (cm) | 26-28 |
| Clutch size | 4-7 |
| Incubation (days) | 19-20 |
| Fledging (days) | 30-35 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 42-56 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 12 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 15-20 |
| Breeding season | Spring; cocks aggressive - one pair per flight |
| Sexing | Visual: cock bright green with red rump; hen olive-drab. Sexable in nest by feather colour. |
Origin: South-east Australia — Scientific name: Psephotus haematonotus
Size: 27 cm, 55-70 g
Breeding and care tips
Cocks are aggressive in season; never two pairs in one flight. Prolific and easy.
Mutations and colours
Mutations Zajel calculates: Blue, Dilute (yellow), Cinnamon, Ino (lutino/albino), Pallid (lime), Platinum, Pied (recessive). Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): Opaline, Fallow.
Zajel's genetics lab predicts chick colours from both parents for established mutations only; disputed ones are shown with a note and left out of the calculation.
Need the exact date? Use the egg hatch calculator and the weaning age chart.
Related species
- Peach-faced lovebird
- Fischer's & masked lovebird
- Black-cheeked lovebird
- Nyasa Lilian's lovebird
- Cockatiel
- Indian ringneck
- Alexandrine parakeet
- Plum-headed parakeet
Frequently asked questions
How long do Red-rumped parrot eggs take to hatch?
Red-rumped parrot eggs hatch after 19-20 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Red-rumped parrot lay?
Usually 4-7 eggs per clutch.
When do Red-rumped parrot chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 30-35 days old.
When are Red-rumped parrot chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 42-56 days.
At what age can a Red-rumped parrot breed?
A Red-rumped parrot reaches breeding age at about 12 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Red-rumped parrot breeding season?
Spring; cocks aggressive - one pair per flight
How do you tell a male Red-rumped parrot from a female?
Visual: cock bright green with red rump; hen olive-drab. Sexable in nest by feather colour.
How long does a Red-rumped parrot live?
About 15-20 years with good care.