The Australian King Parrot (Alisterus scapularis) is endemic to eastern Australia. It is found in humid & heavily forested upland regions of the eastern portion of the continent, including eucalyptus wooded areas in & directly adjacent to subtropical & temperate rainforest. They feed on fruits, seeds or small insects. Adults King Parrots are about 43 cm (17 in) in length, including the long broad tail. The adult male has a red head, breast & lower undersides, with a blue band on the back of the neck between the red above & green on the back. The wings are green & each has a pale green shoulder band, the tail is green & the rump is blue. The male has a reddish-orange upper mandible with a black tip, a black lower mandible with an orange base & yellow irises. The plumage of the female is much different to the male having a green head & breast, a grey beak & the pale shoulder band is small or absent. Juveniles have brown irises & a yellowish beak & otherwise resemble the female. Australian King Parrots range from North & Central Queensland to Southern Victoria. They are frequently seen in small groups with various species of rosella. Further from their normal eastern upland habitat. They are also found in Canberra during winter, the outer western suburbs & north s of Sydney & the Carnarvon Gorge in Central Queensland. Life expectancy in the wild is unknown, but some Australian King Parrots have been known to live for up to 25 years in captivity.