[3] However, this species is primarily known for its crimson-coloured belly, yellow chest and light blue forehead and face.

[1] This species is found throughout the central land of Australia, extending from the southern Queensland, majority of the New South Wales (excluding the eastern coastline) to Northern Victoria.

[1] The Bluebonnet birds are primarily found within dry inland areas across south-eastern Australia.

Where it is found throughout cleared agricultural landscapes[5] For many years, bluebonnets were identified under the genus Psephotus which categorized them with the red-rumped parrot.

Where they are found to be most active during dusk and dawn, this is hypothesized to avoid predator encounters with Nankeen Kestrel or other ground dwelling bird eating mammals.