Rock Parrot
NameRock Parrot
Common NameRock Parrot
Scientific NameNeophema petrophila
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsPredominantly olive-green, with a brighter yellow wash on the belly. A prominent blue band extends across the forehead, above the eyes, and sometimes to the lores. The primary coverts and outer flight feathers are blue, contrasting with the green body. The tail is olive-green with blue outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, reedy, somewhat mournful calls, often a two-note whistle or a soft chattering sound, particularly when flushed or in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the southern coast of Australia, ranging from Shark Bay in Western Australia eastward to the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, including many offshore islands.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green plumage, Blue band across forehead, Yellowish belly, Blue wing patches, Ground-foraging behavior, Coastal habitat preference
Description
The Rock Parrot is a small, ground-dwelling parrot endemic to the southern coast of Australia. It is characterized by its predominantly olive-green plumage and a distinctive blue band across its forehead. This species is often found foraging for seeds among coastal vegetation and on rocky shores.
