Red-capped parrot / Kappensittich (Purpureicephalus spurius)

Wikipedia: Red-capped parrot Source: WIKIPEDIA Red-capped_Parrot_-_James_Mustafa.jpg

Observations

🔍 No documented observation

Description

Classification: Genus Purpureicephalus (Purpureicephalus); Family Parrots (Psittacidae)
General:The red-capped parrot (Purpureicephalus spurius) is a species of broad-tailed parrot native to southwest Western Australia. It was described by Heinrich Kuhl in 1820, with no subspecies recognised. It has long been classified in its own genus owing to its distinctive elongated beak, though genetic analysis shows that it lies within the lineage of the Psephotellus parrots and that its closest relative is the mulga parrot (Psephotellus varius). Not easily confused with other parrot species, it has a bright crimson crown, green-yellow cheeks, and a distinctive long bill. The wings, back, and long tail are dark green, and the underparts are purple-blue. The adult female is very similar though sometimes slightly duller than the male; her key distinguishing feature is a white stripe on the wing under-surface. Juveniles are predominantly green. [more]

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