About this species
The turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella) is a species of parrot in the genus Neophema native to eastern Australia, from south-eastern Queensland, through New South Wales and into north-eastern Victoria. It was described by George Shaw in 1792. A small lightly built parrot at around 20 cm (7.9 in) long and 40 g (1+1⁄2 oz) in weight, it exhibits sexual dimorphism. The male is predominantly green with more yellowish underparts and a bright turquoise blue face. Its wings are predominantly blue with red shoulders. The female is generally duller and paler, with a pale green breast and yellow belly, and lacks the red wing patch.
Where it occurs
Southeastern Australia (southeastern Queensland southward to northern Victoria).
Conservation record
AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
