Superb parrot
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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 swainsonii Canberra
Restored habitat for the Superb parrot on an abandoned railway line
Adult male superb parrot in Canberra
Adult female superb parrot in Canberra
Polytelis
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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
Superb 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 the genus Polytelis. The superb parrot is mostly bright green with darker flight feathers and is about 40 cm (16 in) long with a long pointed tail. Adult males have…
Polytelis anthopeplus pair
Polytelis anthopeplus Australia 8
Polytelis alexandrae Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver, Canada male 8a