About the Red-cheeked Parrot
The red-cheeked parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the tip of northern Queensland, Australia. There are 17 subspecies currently recognized. It is a stocky short-tailed parrot with predominantly green plumage. It exhibits sexual dimorphism; the adult male has red cheeks and a mauve nape and top of head, while the female is duller with a brown head.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Geoffroyus geoffroyi |
| Species Codes | recpar2, RCPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-cheeked Parrot belong to?
The Red-cheeked Parrot (Geoffroyus geoffroyi) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Red-cheeked Parrot?
The red-cheeked parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the tip of northern Queensland, Australia. There are 17 subspecies currently recognized. It is a stocky short-tailed parrot with predominantly green plumage. It exhibits sexual dimorphi...
Where can I report a Red-cheeked Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-cheeked Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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