Pesquet's Parrot
Pesquet's Parrot (<em>Psittrichas fulgidus</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.
Overview
Pesquet's Parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Psittrichas; binomial: Psittrichas fulgidus; authority: (Lesson, RP, 1830).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Psittrichas and Coracopsis are basal to remaining Old World parrots (Kundu et al. 2012; Joseph et al. 2012; H&M 4); Joseph et al. (2012) rank as family Psittrichasidae.
