Rock Parrot

The Rock Parrot was described by ornithologist John Gould in 1841, its specific name petrophila derived from the Greek petros/πετρος 'rock' and philos/φιλος 'loving'.

The Rock Parrot is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Rock Parrot was described by ornithologist John Gould in 1841, its specific name petrophila derived from the Greek petros/πετρος 'rock' and philos/φιλος 'loving'. Description - The Rock Parrot is 22 cm (8½ in) long and predominantly olive-brown in colour with a dark blue frontal band line above with lighter blue. The lores and parts of the cheek are pale blue, this is less extensive in females. More

Rock Parrots eat grass seeds, shrubs and succulent plants. More

Rock Parrots eat seeds of grasses, shrubs and succulent plants, such as Carpobrotus species, in coastal habitats. They can be approached easily while feeding. - ABOUT ME More

Rock ParrotThe rock parrot Neophema pefrophila is kept and bred in very small numbers in Australian aviaries. This lack of popularity may be due to improper feeding which causes obesity and the resultant infertility; its dull coloration and the lack of the ever-popular mutations; a difficulty in sexing; and a high price for what is wrongly perceived as a dull bird. However, the rock parrot needs special attention if it is to remain a viable and continuing aviary species. More

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Did You Know?Allowing a Rock Parrot to become overweight in captivity can reduce its ability to breed successfully due to low fertility. Species Profile Genus: Neophema Species: petrophila Size: Adult Weight: 22cm (8.6 in) 44-67g (1.5-2. More

photo of Rock parrot* An Australian Parrot (Click on photo to enlarge) * Scientific Name: Neophema petrophila * Common Name/s: ROCK PARROT, ROCK NEOPHEMA, ROCK GRASS PARROT. * Sub Species in country / area of origin: Some recognise 2 sub-species but others do not differentiate the two endemic populations. More

The Rock Parrot has the dubious honour of having the least colourful plumage of any Australian parrot. Greys and browns, dull yellow and green predominate but when seen in the field, it appears deceptively bright, due mainly to its mostly yellow tail and undertail-coverts. More

The Rock parrot is uncommon in aviaries, particularly in Queensland, many criticise their rather sombre colouration. Dietary requirements should be taken into consideration as they can be prone to obesity. I believe Rock parrots would do a lot better in a planted aviary with their own kind, judging by their sluggish behaviour in a suspended enclosure. Green Neophemas should definitely not be housed together due to the risk of hybridising. More

the Kakapo, the Rock parrot of Southern Australia and the Patagonian conure of Southern South America which has been nick-named the More