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 |  | Scientific name: Neophema petrophila
Size: 22cm
Status: Common
Diet: Seeds and fruits of plants which are adapted to salty conditions.
Habitat: Coastal sand dunes and heaths scrub.
Breeding: During spring on off shore islands where four to six eggs are laid in a small cave or crevice with over hanging plants
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| | Rock Parrot
/Rock+Parrot/$File/Rock+Parrot.jpg) This little Parrot spends much of its time on the mainland of Australia and usually migrates to islands of the coast to breed. Flocks of up to 100 birds, can often be seen flying across open water. |