🌏 Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) The Cockatiel is a slender, crested Australian parrot, typically grey with a yellow face, white wing patches, and distinctive round orange cheek patches. Males have brighter yellow faces. They are widespread across mainland Australia's open, arid to semi-arid regions, usually near water. They are highly social, nomadic birds, often seen in pairs or flocks, moving to areas with available food and water. Their expressive crest signals their mood. No subspecies are recognised. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Fun fact: The Cockatiel is the smallest member of the Cockatoo family, a fact that was only confirmed through molecular studies after they were initially thought to be a type of parakeet. 📷: Photo by Unknown via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/nature-wildlife-bird-animal-small-3061742/ OLHH

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🌏 Australian king parrot (Alisterus scapularis) The Australian king parrot is a vibrant, medium-sized parrot endemic to eastern Australia. Males are striking with a red head, breast, and lower undersides, contrasting with green wings and back, and a blue rump. Females have a green head and breast, with a red belly. They inhabit humid, forested upland regions, including eucalyptus woodlands and rainforest edges, ranging from Queensland to Victoria. They are often seen in pairs or small groups, feeding on fruits and seeds from trees or the ground. Generally calm, they can become quite tame around humans in suburban areas. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/australian-king-parrot-king-parrot-8327934/ FBYP

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🌏 Crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans) The Crimson Rosella is a medium-sized parrot native to Australia. Adults are predominantly crimson red with striking blue cheeks, black-scalloped blue wings, and a blue tail. Juveniles are greenish-olive, gradually turning red. Found in eastern and southeastern Australia, they inhabit diverse forested areas, including rainforests and woodlands, and are also found in parks and gardens. Introduced populations exist in New Zealand and Norfolk Island. These birds are generally sedentary, forming pairs or small groups outside the breeding season. They are monogamous and nest in tree hollows. Known for their noisy chattering while foraging, they primarily eat seeds, fruits, and flowers, often feeding on the ground. 2.5 Flash At least two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/crimson-rosella-parrot-bird-animal-7945644/ TAFU

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🌏 Plum-headed parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) ♂ The plum-headed parakeet features a distinctive pinkish purple head in males, while females have a bluish-grey head. They are small to medium-sized parakeets with a predominantly green body. Native to the Indian subcontinent, they inhabit woodlands, forests, and agricultural areas. These parakeets are typically seen in flocks, foraging for seeds, fruits, and flowers. Plum-headed parakeets are known for their swift flight and vocalizations, often emitting high-pitched calls. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by balouriarajesh via Pixabay YOWA

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🌏 Musk lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) The musk lorikeet is a small parrot with bright green plumage, a red forehead, and a distinctive red-tipped beak. It is native to eastern Australia, inhabiting rainforests, eucalyptus forests, and coastal areas. Known for its acrobatic flight and loud, raucous calls, this species feeds on nectar, pollen, and insects, playing a vital role in pollinating native flowers. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay HDEB

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🌏 Scaly-breasted lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus) The Scaly-breasted lorikeet is a small, colourful parrot native to eastern Australia. It has a bright green plumage with distinct scalloped yellow patterns on its breast. They have orange-red eyes, and their bills are a dark coral-red. Scaly-breasted lorikeets are found in open, lightly wooded areas and thickets, and their diet primarily consists of nectar, pollen, and fruit. GPT-3.5 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by MAKY_OREL FCPE

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🌏 Dracula parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus) The Dracula parrot, also known as Pesquet's parrot or Vulturine parrot, is large, striking bird with a unique appearance. They have a mostly black plumage with a distinctive red belly, uppertail coverts, and wing panels. Their most notable feature is their bare, black face and the relatively long, hooked bill, giving them a somewhat vulture-like profile. This adaptation is believed to be related to their diet of fruits, particularly figs. In flight, they alternate between rapid flapping and short glides, often soaring high above the forest canopy. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Endemic to the hill and montane rainforests of New Guinea. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Psittaciformes (Parrots) Family: Psittaculidae (Old World parrots) Subfamily: Psittrichasinae (Dracula parrot) Genus: Psittrichas Species: P. fulgidus CC: EUSW 📷: Photo by PetrCZ via Pixabay

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Australian king parrot (Alisterus scapularis). Adult male. Distribution: Endemic to eastern Australia. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: LCUC 📷: Photo by pen_ash @pixabay 2022 The photo shows a beautiful parrot native to eastern Australia. The male (pictured) has vibrant plumage with a deep scarlet head and underparts, contrasting with a bright green back and wings. Its wings also feature blue patches and a black trailing edge. The female, on the other hand, displays a more subdued appearance with green plumage and a red-orange head. Both genders have a long, tapered tail. They have a strong, hooked beak that they use to feed on various fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers.

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