StatusEndemic
RarityVery Rare
Height24 cm
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"It is one of only a few nocturnal parrot species worldwide, with special adaptations such as enlarged ear chambers and asymmetrical ear openings to compensate for poor night vision."
Field Guide
Night Parrot
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The Night Parrot is a small, nocturnal, ground-dwelling parrot endemic to Australia’s arid interior. Once thought extinct, it was dramatically rediscovered in 213 and remains one of the world’s rarest and most enigmatic birds, with scattered populations now confirmed in Queensland and Western Australia. Its elusive habits and remote habitat have earned it the nickname “the holy grail” of Australian birdwatching.
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