Parrots (Psittacidae)

Night Parrot (Geopsittacus occidentalis) - HBW 4, p. 385

French: Perruche nocturne German: Höhlensittich Spanish: Perico Nocturno

Taxonomy: Geopsittacus occidentalis Gould, 1861, West Australia.
Frequently placed in genus Pezoporus, and is undoubtedly very closely related. Monotypic.

Distribution: Interior of W & C Australia.