About the Elegant Parrot
The Elegant Parrot (Neophema elegans) is a species of bird in the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 201 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code elepar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Neophema elegans |
| Species Codes | elepar1, ELPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elegant Parrot belong to?
The Elegant Parrot (Neophema elegans) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Elegant Parrot?
The Elegant Parrot is a member of the Old World Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Elegant Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Elegant Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elepar1, or on iNaturalist.