About the Australian King-Parrot
The Australian king parrot is a species of parrot endemic to eastern Australia ranging from Cooktown in Queensland to Port Campbell in Victoria. Found in humid and heavily forested upland regions of the eastern portion of the continent, including eucalyptus wooded areas in and directly adjacent to subtropical and temperate rainforest. They feed on fruits and seeds gathered from trees or on the ground.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Alisterus scapularis |
| Species Codes | aukpar1, AKPA, AUKP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian King-Parrot belong to?
The Australian King-Parrot (Alisterus scapularis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Australian King-Parrot?
The Australian king parrot is a species of parrot endemic to eastern Australia ranging from Cooktown in Queensland to Port Campbell in Victoria. Found in humid and heavily forested upland regions of the eastern portion of the continent, including eucalyptus wooded areas in and directly adjacent to s...
Where can I report a Australian King-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian King-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code aukpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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