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Regent Parrot
Polytelis anthopeplus (Lear, 1831)
37–42 cmLength170 gWeight
The regent parrot or rock pebbler (Polytelis anthopeplus) is a bird found in southern Australia.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Australia
Where and when it's recorded
Regent Parrot has been recorded at 7 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Hattah-Kulkyne National ParkAustralia779 records
- Lake McLarty Nature ReserveAustralia445 records
- Gluepot ReserveAustralia76 records
More places
- Victoria Dam – Access road, track and picnic areaAustralia4 records
- Whites Road WetlandAustralia1 record
- Bibra LakeAustralia1 record
- Shepherds BushAustralia1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The regent parrot or rock pebbler (Polytelis anthopeplus) is a bird found in southern Australia. It has predominantly yellow plumage with a green tail. The bird is found primarily in eucalyptus groves and other wooded areas of subtropical southwestern Australia, as well as in a smaller area of subtropical and temperate southeastern Australia.
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Questions
How big is the Regent Parrot?
The Regent Parrot is about 37–42 cm long and weighs around 170 g.
Where does the Regent Parrot live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: southwestern, south-central Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia.
When is the best time to see the Regent Parrot?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Regent Parrot endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Regent Parrot as Least Concern.
What does the Regent Parrot eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Regent Parrot in?
It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 37–42 cm
- Weight
- 170 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 191 mm
- Tail
- 209 mm
- Bill
- 23 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: southwestern, south-central Australia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Polytelis
Other birds in the genus Polytelis
Superb ParrotPolytelis swainsonii
Princess ParrotPolytelis alexandrae
Pesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidus
Greater Vasa ParrotCoracopsis vasa
Seychelles Black ParrotCoracopsis barklyi
Comoro Black ParrotCoracopsis sibilans
Lesser Vasa ParrotCoracopsis nigra
Yellow-capped Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta keiensis
Geelvink Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta geelvinkiana
Buff-faced Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta pusio
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