About the Mulga Parrot
The mulga parrot is endemic to arid scrublands and lightly timbered grasslands in the interior of southern Australia. The male mulga parrot is multicolored, from which the older common name of many-coloured parrot is derived.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psephotellus varius |
| Species Codes | mulpar1, MUPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mulga Parrot belong to?
The Mulga Parrot (Psephotellus varius) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Mulga Parrot?
The mulga parrot is endemic to arid scrublands and lightly timbered grasslands in the interior of southern Australia. The male mulga parrot is multicolored, from which the older common name of many-coloured parrot is derived....
Where can I report a Mulga Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Mulga Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mulpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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