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Rock Parrot Neophema petrophila

Described by: Gould (1841)
Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Cape Leuwin, Western Australia, Australia - Aug 26, 2006 © Jean-Philippe Paris  Cape Leuwin, Western Australia, Australia - Aug 26, 2006 © Jean-Philippe Paris  Cape Leuwin, Western Australia, Australia - Aug 26, 2006 © Jean-Philippe Paris 
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Range

Coastal sw. and s. Australia;
Two populations;
(1) Coastal w. and sw. Western Australia (Cape Leuwin, Two Peoples Bay) and adjacent is. (Rottnest Island).
(2) Coastal se. South Australia (Coffin Bay, Port Gawler and Port Prime) and adjacent is.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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