Rock Parrot
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The Rock Parrot (Neophema petrophila), known alternately as Rock Elegant, is a parrot endemic to coastal South Australia and southern Western Australia, as well as offshore islands. They are easily seen on Rottnest Island.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Neophema petrophila. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 23 December 2006. Database entry includes a lengthy justification of why this species is of least concern
- Lendon AH (1980). Australian Parrots in Field and Aviary. Angus & Robertson. ISBN 0-207-12424-8.
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