Bourke’s Parrot
Neopsephotus bourkii
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
Bourke's parrot (Neopsephotus bourkii, formerly known as Neophema bourkii), also known as the blue-vented parrot, sundown parrot, pink-bellied parrot, Bourke's parakeet, Bourke or "Bourkie", is a small parrot found in Australia and the only species in its genus, Neopsephotus. It is approximately 19 cm long and weighs around 45 grams. It is named after General Sir Richard Bourke, Governor of New South Wales from 1831 to 1837.
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Range and habitat
Semi-arid Australia (southwestern Queensland and northwestern New South Wales, northeastern South Australia, southern Northern Territory, and central and western Western Australia).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bourke's parrot
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
