About the Golden-shouldered Parrot
The golden-shouldered parrot, also known as the alwal, arrmorral, minpin, thaku, or antbed parrot, is a rare bird of the southern Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland, Australia. A small parrot related to the more common hooded parrot (P. dissimilis) of the Northern Territory and the extinct paradise parrot of Queensland and New South Wales.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psephotellus chrysopterygius |
| Species Codes | gospar1, GSPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-shouldered Parrot belong to?
The Golden-shouldered Parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Golden-shouldered Parrot?
The golden-shouldered parrot, also known as the alwal, arrmorral, minpin, thaku, or antbed parrot, is a rare bird of the southern Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland, Australia. A small parrot related to the more common hooded parrot (P. dissimilis) of the Northern Territory and the extinct paradise ...
Where can I report a Golden-shouldered Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-shouldered Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gospar1, or on iNaturalist.
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