About the Night Parrot
The Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) 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 nigpar2 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 | Pezoporus occidentalis |
| Species Codes | nigpar2, 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 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 Night Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Night Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nigpar2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Parrots 201 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
201
Species in Family
555
iNat Observations
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