About the Red-rumped Parrot
The red-rumped parrot, also known as the red-backed parrot or grass parrot, is a medium-sized broad-tailed parrot endemic to open woodland in south-eastern Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin. It is a highly sexually dimorphic species, with the adult female mainly being a greyish olive-green with lighter underparts and the adult male predominantly being a brightly coloured green and gold with various shades of blue on the wings. Only the adult male possesses the red rump that gives the species its common name.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psephotus haematonotus |
| Species Codes | rerpar1, RRPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-rumped Parrot belong to?
The Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Red-rumped Parrot?
The red-rumped parrot, also known as the red-backed parrot or grass parrot, is a medium-sized broad-tailed parrot endemic to open woodland in south-eastern Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin. It is a highly sexually dimorphic species, with the adult female mainly being a greyish oli...
Where can I report a Red-rumped Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-rumped Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rerpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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