About the Turquoise Parrot
The turquoise parrot is a species of parrot in the genus Neophema native to eastern Australia, from south-eastern Queensland, through New South Wales and into north-eastern Victoria. It was described by George Shaw in 1792. A small lightly built parrot at around 20 cm (7.9 in) long and 40 g in weight, it exhibits sexual dimorphism. The male is predominantly green with more yellowish underparts and a bright turquoise blue face. Its wings are predominantly blue with red shoulders. The female is generally duller and paler, with a pale green breast and yellow belly, and lacks the red wing patch.
Source: Wikipedia
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 species of parrot in the genus Neophema native to eastern Australia, from south-eastern Queensland, through New South Wales and into north-eastern Victoria. It was described by George Shaw in 1792. A small lightly built parrot at around 20 cm (7.9 in) long and 40 g in weigh...
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.