About the Olive-shouldered Parrot
The Jonquil parrot (Aprosmictus jonquillaceus) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family with two subspecies, Aprosmictus jonquillaceus jonquillaceus and Aprosmictus jonquillaceus wetterensis. It is a large, long-tailed green parrot with an orange bill and a wing patch which red in males and yellow in females. It is visible when a bird is perched and in flight. The juvenile looks like a female but lacks a wing patch.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Aprosmictus jonquillaceus |
| Species Codes | olspar1, JOPA, OSPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Olive-shouldered Parrot belong to?
The Olive-shouldered Parrot (Aprosmictus jonquillaceus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Olive-shouldered Parrot?
The Olive-shouldered Parrot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Olive-shouldered Parrot?
The Jonquil parrot (Aprosmictus jonquillaceus) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family with two subspecies, Aprosmictus jonquillaceus jonquillaceus and Aprosmictus jonquillaceus wetterensis. It is a large, long-tailed green parrot with an orange bill and a wing patch which red in males and ...
Where can I report a Olive-shouldered Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Olive-shouldered Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code olspar1, or on iNaturalist.
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