About the Bourke's Parrot
Bourke's parrot, also known as the blue-vented parrot, sundown parrot, pink-bellied parrot, Bourke's parakeet, Bourke or "Bourkie", is a small parrot found in Australia and the only species in its genus, Neopsephotus. It is approximately 19 cm long and weighs around 45 grams. It is named after General Sir Richard Bourke, Governor of New South Wales from 1831 to 1837.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Neopsephotus bourkii |
| Species Codes | boupar2, BOPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bourke's Parrot belong to?
The Bourke's Parrot (Neopsephotus bourkii) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Bourke's Parrot?
Bourke's parrot, also known as the blue-vented parrot, sundown parrot, pink-bellied parrot, Bourke's parakeet, Bourke or \"Bourkie\", is a small parrot found in Australia and the only species in its genus, Neopsephotus. It is approximately 19 cm long and weighs around 45 grams. It is named after Gener...
Where can I report a Bourke's Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Bourke's Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code boupar2, or on iNaturalist.
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