Australian GeographicOnce thought to be extinct for 100 years – and currently listed as Critically Endangered – the night parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) is one of modern Australia’s most elusive creatures.
With the chances of ever finding a night parrot in the wild so incredibly rare, the best chance of seeing one up close is to view a specimen - and the Western Australian Museum is home to the best-preserved whole specimen on display anywhere in the world.
Learn more about this incredible and elusive bird: https://ausgeo.co/nightparrot
📷 Arianna Urso © Western Australian Museum
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World’s best night parrot specimen leads to first genome sequence of the elusive species
The best specimen ever recovered of the extremely rare night parrot is now on public display at Western Australian Museum – and it’s already led to a scientific breakthrough that can help save the species.
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