About the Australian Ringneck
The Australian ringneck is a parrot native to Australia. Except for extreme tropical and highland areas, the species has adapted to all conditions. Treatments of genus Barnardius have previously recognised two species, the Port Lincoln parrot and the mallee ringneck, but due to these readily interbreeding at the contact zone they are usually regarded as a single species B. zonarius with subspecific descriptions. Currently, four subspecies are recognised, each with a distinct range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Barnardius zonarius |
| Species Codes | polpar1, AURI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Ringneck belong to?
The Australian Ringneck (Barnardius zonarius) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Australian Ringneck?
The Australian ringneck is a parrot native to Australia. Except for extreme tropical and highland areas, the species has adapted to all conditions. Treatments of genus Barnardius have previously recognised two species, the Port Lincoln parrot and the mallee ringneck, but due to these readily interbr...
Where can I report a Australian Ringneck sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Ringneck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code polpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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