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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Neophema petrophila |
| Species Codes | rocpar1, 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.