Night Parrot
Pezoporus occidentalis
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
28.4 cm
Weight
130.0 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.4 cm and a weight of 130 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.4 cm | 11.2 in |
| Weight | 130.0 g | 4.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Pezoporus |
| Species | Pezoporus occidentalis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء ليلي |
| Chinese | 夜鸚鵡 |
| French | Perruche nocturne |
| German | Nachtsittich |
| Indonesian | Bayan malam |
| Japanese | ヒメフクロウインコ |
| Russian | Ночной попугай |
Distribution
Night Parrot has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Night Parrot endangered?
The Night Parrot has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Night Parrot nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Night Parrot?
The Night Parrot has a wingspan of 28.4 cm, weight of 130.0 g.
What order and family does the Night Parrot belong to?
The Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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