Night Parrot

Pezoporus occidentalis · Endangered Australian species of bird
Order
Psittaciformes
Codes
nigpar2, NIPA

About the Night Parrot

The night parrot is a small parrot endemic to the continent of Australia. It has also been known as porcupine parrot, nocturnal ground parakeet, midnight cockatoo, solitaire, spinifex parrot and night parakeet. It is one of the most elusive and mysterious birds in the world, with no confirmed sightings of the bird between 1912 and 1979, leading to speculation that it was extinct. Sightings since 1979 have been extremely rare and the bird's population size is unknown, though based on the paucity of records it is thought to number between 50 and 249 mature individuals, and it is classified by the IUCN as a critically endangered species.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyOld World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
SpeciesPezoporus occidentalis
Species Codesnigpar2, NIPA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Night Parrot belong to?

The Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

How can I identify the Night Parrot?

The night parrot is a small parrot endemic to the continent of Australia. It has also been known as porcupine parrot, nocturnal ground parakeet, midnight cockatoo, solitaire, spinifex parrot and night parakeet. It is one of the most elusive and mysterious birds in the world, with no confirmed sighti...

Where can I report a Night Parrot sighting?

You can log sightings of Night Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nigpar2, or on iNaturalist.