Height
4 meters
Year Built
2005
Address
Various locations
The Lowdown
The Big Parrot celebrates Australia's spectacular native parrots - from the iconic rainbow lorikeet to the majestic sulphur-crested cockatoo, from the outback galah to the rare palm cockatoo. Australia is home to an extraordinary diversity of parrots found nowhere else on Earth, their brilliant colors and cheeky personalities delighting residents and visitors alike. This colorful sculpture captures the vibrant plumage and lively spirit of these birds that fill Australian skies and trees with noise and color. The Big Parrot honors these charismatic natives and the importance of preserving their habitats.
Did you know?
"Some cockatoos can live over 80 years"
History
Australia is home to over 50 parrot species, more than any other continent. The Big Parrot celebrates these colorful natives that have become beloved symbols of Australian wildlife.
More Fun Facts
- •Australia has over 50 native parrot species
- •Some cockatoos can live over 80 years
- •Rainbow lorikeets are found in most Australian cities
- •Galahs mate for life
- •Some parrots can mimic human speech
Visiting Tips
- 💡Watch for wild parrots in most Australian parks
- 💡Lorikeet feeding is popular at wildlife parks
- 💡Many parrots visit suburban gardens
- 💡Don't feed wild parrots bread - it's unhealthy for them
- 💡The outback has unique species like budgerigars
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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