About the Turquoise Parrot
The Turquoise Parrot (Neophema pulchella) is a species of bird in the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 201 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code turpar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Neophema pulchella |
| Species Codes | turpar1, TUPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Turquoise Parrot belong to?
The Turquoise Parrot (Neophema pulchella) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Turquoise Parrot?
The Turquoise Parrot is a member of the Old World Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Turquoise Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Turquoise Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code turpar1, or on iNaturalist.