About the Great-billed Parrot
The great-billed parrot also known as Moluccan parrot or island parrot, is a medium-sized, approximately 38 cm long, green parrot with a massive red bill, cream iris, blackish shoulders, olive green back, pale blue rump and yellowish green underparts. The female is typically smaller than the male, but otherwise the sexes are similar.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Tanygnathus megalorynchos |
| Species Codes | grbpar1, GBPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great-billed Parrot belong to?
The Great-billed Parrot (Tanygnathus megalorynchos) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Great-billed Parrot?
The great-billed parrot also known as Moluccan parrot or island parrot, is a medium-sized, approximately 38 cm long, green parrot with a massive red bill, cream iris, blackish shoulders, olive green back, pale blue rump and yellowish green underparts. The female is typically smaller than the male, b...
Where can I report a Great-billed Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Great-billed Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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