About the Turquoise Parrot
The turquoise parrot is a species of parrot in the genus Neophema native to eastern Australia, from south-eastern Queensland, through New South Wales and into north-eastern Victoria. It was described by George Shaw in 1792. A small lightly built parrot at around 20 cm (7.9 in) long and 40 g in weight, it exhibits sexual dimorphism. The male is predominantly green with more yellowish underparts and a bright turquoise blue face. Its wings are predominantly blue with red shoulders. The female is generally duller and paler, with a pale green breast and yellow belly, and lacks the red wing patch.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Neophema pulchella |
| Species Codes | turpar1, TUPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Turquoise Parrot belong to?
The Turquoise Parrot (Neophema pulchella) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Turquoise Parrot?
The Turquoise Parrot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Turquoise Parrot?
The turquoise parrot is a species of parrot in the genus Neophema native to eastern Australia, from south-eastern Queensland, through New South Wales and into north-eastern Victoria. It was described by George Shaw in 1792. A small lightly built parrot at around 20 cm (7.9 in) long and 40 g in weigh...
Where can I report a Turquoise Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Turquoise Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code turpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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