Princess Parrot
Polytelis alexandrae
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The colourful princess parrot (Polytelis alexandrae) is an Australian bird of the parrot family. Its name was given in honour of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, who in 1863 married the Prince of Wales Edward VII and eventually became Queen of the United Kingdom. Other names for the species include: Queen Alexandra parrot (or parakeet), Alexandra's parakeet, Princess of Wales parakeet, rose-throated parakeet, and spinifex parrot. Their plumage is mostly green with a pink throat, bluish crown and rump, and bright green shoulders.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Inland western Australia (southern Northern Territory, northeastern South Australia, and central Western Australia).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Princess 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.
