About the Orange-bellied Parrot
The orange-bellied parrot is a small parrot endemic to southern Australia, and one of only three species of parrot that migrate. It was described by John Latham in 1790. A small parrot around 20 cm (8 in) long, it exhibits sexual dimorphism. The adult male is distinguished by its bright grass-green upper parts, yellow underparts and orange belly patch. The adult female and juvenile are duller green in colour. All birds have a prominent two-toned blue frontal band and blue outer wing feathers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Neophema chrysogaster |
| Species Codes | orbpar1, OBPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-bellied Parrot belong to?
The Orange-bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Orange-bellied Parrot?
The orange-bellied parrot is a small parrot endemic to southern Australia, and one of only three species of parrot that migrate. It was described by John Latham in 1790. A small parrot around 20 cm (8 in) long, it exhibits sexual dimorphism. The adult male is distinguished by its bright grass-green ...
Where can I report a Orange-bellied Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-bellied Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orbpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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