About the Ground Parrot
Pezoporus is a genus of parrot endemic to Australia. It contains two species: the night parrot and the ground parrot which is divided into three subspecies. The night parrot was previously separated in a distinct genus, Geopsittacus. The genus is part of the tribe Pezoporini and subfamily Platycercinae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Pezoporus wallicus |
| Species Codes | gropar1, GRPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ground Parrot belong to?
The Ground Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Ground Parrot?
Pezoporus is a genus of parrot endemic to Australia. It contains two species: the night parrot and the ground parrot which is divided into three subspecies. The night parrot was previously separated in a distinct genus, Geopsittacus. The genus is part of the tribe Pezoporini and subfamily Platycerci...
Where can I report a Ground Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Ground Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gropar1, or on iNaturalist.
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