About the Regent Parrot
The regent parrot or rock pebbler is a bird found in southern Australia. It has predominantly yellow plumage with a green tail. The bird is found primarily in eucalyptus groves and other wooded areas of subtropical southwestern Australia, as well as in a smaller area of subtropical and temperate southeastern Australia. Seeds make up the bulk of its diet.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Polytelis anthopeplus |
| Species Codes | regpar1, REPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Regent Parrot belong to?
The Regent Parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Regent Parrot?
The regent parrot or rock pebbler is a bird found in southern Australia. It has predominantly yellow plumage with a green tail. The bird is found primarily in eucalyptus groves and other wooded areas of subtropical southwestern Australia, as well as in a smaller area of subtropical and temperate sou...
Where can I report a Regent Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Regent Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code regpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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