Rock Parrot
Neophema petrophila
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Least Concern
Wingspan
22.2 cm
Weight
50.5 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Rock Parrot (Neophema petrophila) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.2 cm and a weight of 50.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.2 cm | 8.7 in |
| Weight | 50.5 g | 1.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 18 days. Fledging: 30 days.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Neophema |
| Species | Neophema petrophila |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء الصخر |
| Chinese | 岩鹦 |
| French | Perruche des rochers |
| German | Klippensittich |
| Japanese | イワクサインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-da-rocha |
| Russian | Скальный травяной попугайчик |
Distribution
Rock Parrot has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rock Parrot endangered?
The Rock Parrot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rock Parrot nest?
Nest type: BU,CV. Incubation: 18 days. Fledging: 30 days.
How big is the Rock Parrot?
The Rock Parrot has a wingspan of 22.2 cm, weight of 50.5 g.
What order and family does the Rock Parrot belong to?
The Rock Parrot (Neophema petrophila) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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