About the Paradise Parrot
The paradise parrot is an extinct species of colourful medium-sized parrot native to the grassy woodlands extending across the Queensland and New South Wales border area of eastern Australia. Once moderately common within its fairly restricted range, it became extinct in 1927.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psephotellus pulcherrimus |
| Species Codes | parpar2, PAPA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Paradise Parrot belong to?
The Paradise Parrot (Psephotellus pulcherrimus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Paradise Parrot?
The paradise parrot is an extinct species of colourful medium-sized parrot native to the grassy woodlands extending across the Queensland and New South Wales border area of eastern Australia. Once moderately common within its fairly restricted range, it became extinct in 1927....
Where can I report a Paradise Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Paradise Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code parpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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