Turquoise Parrot (Neophema pulchella)
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Turquoise Parrot

Neophema pulchella (Shaw, 1792)

20 cmLength41 gWeight

The turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella) 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.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Turquoise Parrot has been recorded at 21 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park – Bartleys BlockAustralia387 records
  2. Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park – ChilternAustralia248 records
  3. Hamilton ParkAustralia215 records
More places
  1. Capertee ValleyAustralia122 records
  2. Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature ReserveAustralia22 records
  3. Bunyip State ParkAustralia12 records
  4. Penrith Weir ReserveAustralia10 records
  5. Mosquito Creek RdAustralia8 records
  6. Eastlakes golf courseAustralia7 records
  7. Lake Samsonvale – Postmans TrackAustralia6 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

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 turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella) 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. The male is predominantly green with more yellowish underparts and a bright turquoise blue face.

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Questions

How big is the Turquoise Parrot?

The Turquoise Parrot is about 20 cm long and weighs around 41 g.

Where does the Turquoise Parrot live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: southeastern Queensland to eastern Victoria (southeastern Australia). It is most often recorded in Australia.

When is the best time to see the Turquoise Parrot?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Turquoise Parrot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Turquoise Parrot as Least Concern.

What does the Turquoise Parrot eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Turquoise Parrot in?

It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Length
20 cm
Weight
41 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
109 mm
Tail
98 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: southeastern Queensland to eastern Victoria (southeastern Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Neophema

Other birds in the genus Neophema

Blue-winged ParrotBlue-winged ParrotNeophema chrysostomaElegant ParrotElegant ParrotNeophema elegansRock ParrotRock ParrotNeophema petrophilaOrange-bellied ParrotOrange-bellied ParrotNeophema chrysogasterScarlet-chested ParrotScarlet-chested ParrotNeophema splendidaPesquet's ParrotPesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidusGreater Vasa ParrotGreater Vasa ParrotCoracopsis vasaSeychelles Black ParrotSeychelles Black ParrotCoracopsis barklyiComoro Black ParrotComoro Black ParrotCoracopsis sibilansLesser Vasa ParrotLesser Vasa ParrotCoracopsis nigra
Turquoise Parrot

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