Mulga Parrot
Psephotellus varius
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Least Concern
Wingspan
26.8 cm
Weight
60.5 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.8 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 60.5 g | 2.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Clutch Size
4-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Psephotellus |
| Species | Psephotellus varius |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء مولجا |
| Chinese | 穆加鹦鹉 |
| French | Perruche multicolore |
| Japanese | セイキインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-de-mulga |
| Russian | Разноцветный плоскохвостый попугай |
| Spanish | Perico variado |
| Vietnamese | Psephotus varius |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mulga Parrot endangered?
The Mulga Parrot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mulga Parrot nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 28 days.
How big is the Mulga Parrot?
The Mulga Parrot has a wingspan of 26.8 cm, weight of 60.5 g.
What order and family does the Mulga Parrot belong to?
The Mulga Parrot (Psephotellus varius) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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