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Rock Parrot

Neophema petrophila · Species of bird
Order
Psittaciformes
Codes
rocpar1, ROPA

About the Rock Parrot

The rock parrot is a species of grass parrot native to Australia. Described by John Gould in 1841, it is a small parrot 22–24 cm long and weighing 50–60 g with predominantly olive-brown upperparts and more yellowish underparts. Its head is olive with light blue forecheeks and lores, and a dark blue frontal band line across the crown with lighter blue above and below. The sexes are similar in appearance, although the female tends to have a duller frontal band and less blue on the face. The female's call also tends to be far louder and more shrill than the male's. Two subspecies are currently recognised.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyOld World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
SpeciesNeophema petrophila
Species Codesrocpar1, ROPA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Rock Parrot belong to?

The Rock Parrot (Neophema petrophila) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

How can I identify the Rock Parrot?

The rock parrot is a species of grass parrot native to Australia. Described by John Gould in 1841, it is a small parrot 22–24 cm long and weighing 50–60 g with predominantly olive-brown upperparts and more yellowish underparts. Its head is olive with light blue forecheeks and lores, and a dark blue ...

Where can I report a Rock Parrot sighting?

You can log sightings of Rock Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rocpar1, or on iNaturalist.