Red-capped Parrot
Purpureicephalus spurius
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The red-capped parrot (Purpureicephalus spurius) is a species of broad-tailed parrot native to southwestern Australia. It was described by Heinrich Kuhl in 1820, with no subspecies recognised. It has long been classified in its own genus owing to its distinctive elongated beak, though genetic analysis shows that it lies within the lineage of the Psephotellus parrots and that its closest relative is the mulga parrot (Psephotellus varius). Not easily confused with other parrot species, it has a bright crimson crown, green-yellow cheeks, and a distinctive long bill.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southwestern Australia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-capped 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.
