Size: 38cm  

Habitat: Found all across Australia except Tasmania and the far south west of the mainland. It is found in all types of open country especially around rivers and creeks.  

Notes: Head is orange with a black and blue stripe through their bright red eye. Body green and blue, bright orange under wings, tail usually has two wire like extensions. Nests at the end of tunnel in a creek or river bank. Breeds Spring- Summer.