Back to Field Guide
Regent Parrot
Polytelis anthopeplus
Range & Recent Observations
Last Spotted Near You
About the Regent Parrot
The regent parrot or rock pebbler (Polytelis anthopeplus) is a bird found in southern Australia. It has predominantly yellow plumage with a green tail. The bird is found primarily in eucalyptus groves and other wooded areas of subtropical southwestern Australia, as well as in a smaller area of subtropical and temperate southeastern Australia. Seeds make up the bulk of its diet.
Source: Wikipedia
Classification
- Scientific name
- Polytelis anthopeplus
- Family
- Old World Parrots
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Similar species
Other members of the old world parrots family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.
- Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria
- Bourke's Parrot Neopsephotus bourkii
- Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus
- Chattering Lory Lorius garrulus
- Crimson Rosella Platycercus elegans
- Dusky Lory Chalcopsitta fuscata
- Eastern Rosella Platycercus eximius
- Echo Parakeet Psittacula eques
- Fischer's Lovebird Agapornis fischeri
- Lilian's Lovebird Agapornis lilianae
- Little Lorikeet Psitteuteles pusillus
- Malabar Parakeet Psittacula columboides
Know when the Regent Parrot turns up near you
How rare bird alerts work →Gear for spotting Regent Parrot
Optics
Best Binoculars for Beginners
You don't need to spend a fortune. These four pairs will get you birding confidently on day one.
8 min readRead guide
Cameras
Cameras for Bird Photography
From phone adapters to dedicated rigs, here's what actually works for capturing birds in the field.
12 min readRead guide