The genus Polytelis of the family Psittaculidae consists of three species long-tailed parrot endemic to Australia. Traditionally, it was included in the Australian broad-tailed parrots, but molecular
Polytelis anthopeplus pair
Polytelis swainsonii Canberra
Polytelis anthopeplus Australia 8
Polytelis alexandrae Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver, Canada male 8a
The superb parrot, also known as Barraband's parrot, Barraband's parakeet, or green leek parrot, is a parrot native to south-eastern Australia. It is a dimorphic species and one of three species in th
Polytelis
…Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittaculidae Tribe: Polytelini Genus: Polytelis Wagler, 1832 Type species Psittacus barrabandi Swainson, 1821 Species Polytelis alexandrae Polytelis anthopeplus Polytelis swainsonii The genus Polytelis (literally translates into 'magnificent…
Restored habitat for the Superb parrot on an abandoned railway line
Adult male superb parrot in Canberra
Adult female superb parrot in Canberra