Red-capped Parrot

Purpureicephalus spurius · Species of bird endemic to Western Australia
Order
Psittaciformes
Codes
recpar1, RCPA

About the Red-capped Parrot

The red-capped parrot is a species of broad-tailed parrot native to southwestern Australia. It was described by Heinrich Kuhl in 1820, with no subspecies recognised. It has long been classified in its own genus owing to its distinctive elongated beak, though genetic analysis shows that it lies within the lineage of the Psephotellus parrots and that its closest relative is the mulga parrot. Not easily confused with other parrot species, it has a bright crimson crown, green-yellow cheeks, and a distinctive long bill. The wings, back, and long tail are dark green, and the underparts are purple-blue. The adult female is very similar though sometimes slightly duller than the male; her key distinguishing feature is a white stripe on the wing under-surface. Juveniles are predominantly green.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyOld World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
SpeciesPurpureicephalus spurius
Species Codesrecpar1, RCPA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Red-capped Parrot belong to?

The Red-capped Parrot (Purpureicephalus spurius) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

How can I identify the Red-capped Parrot?

The red-capped parrot is a species of broad-tailed parrot native to southwestern Australia. It was described by Heinrich Kuhl in 1820, with no subspecies recognised. It has long been classified in its own genus owing to its distinctive elongated beak, though genetic analysis shows that it lies withi...

Where can I report a Red-capped Parrot sighting?

You can log sightings of Red-capped Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recpar1, or on iNaturalist.