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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Red-winged Parrot

Aprosmictus erythropterus

Meet the red-winged parrot: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Red-winged Parrot — Aprosmictus erythropterus
Red-winged Parrot
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The red-winged parrot (Aprosmictus erythropterus) is a parrot native to Australia and New Guinea. It is found in grasslands, savannah, farmland, and woodland.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: KityKat79. Original file and full credit · CC BY 2.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.