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Red-rumped Parrot

Psephotus haematonotus

Least Concern

About

A medium-sized, sexually dimorphic Australian parrot where males display vivid green plumage with bright red rump and undertail — making them one of Australia's most colorful common parrots — while females are more subdued green and olive. Found in open grasslands, scrubland, and lightly wooded country across most of Australia. They forage on grass seeds on the ground and are frequently seen at suburban bird feeders. Common and widespread with stable populations.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ビセイインコ
Chinese 紅腰藍帽鸚鵡
Spanish Perico dorsirrojo
French Perruche à croupion rouge
German Singsittich
Portuguese periquito-dorso-vermelho
Russian Певчий попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-rumped Parrot?
The scientific name of Red-rumped Parrot is Psephotus haematonotus. It belongs to the genus Psephotus.
What is the conservation status of Red-rumped Parrot?
Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-rumped Parrot live?
Red-rumped Parrot is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Red-rumped Parrot belong to?
Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) belongs to the genus Psephotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
Is Red-rumped Parrot endangered?
No, Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-rumped Parrot belong to?
Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Psephotus — 1 Species

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Red-rumped Parrot
Psephotus haematonotus
LC

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