🌏 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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🌎 Yellow-chevroned parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri) The yellow-chevroned parakeet is a small, pale green bird with a pointed tail. It has distinct yellow markings (chevrons) on its wings, which are visible both at rest and in flight, and dark blue wingtips. Native to tropical South America (central Brazil to northern Argentina), it has established feral populations in urban areas of Florida and California due to escaped pets. These highly social parakeets often form noisy, communal roosts and small, chattering flocks. They feed primarily on seeds and fruits, adapting to blossoms and nectar in feral populations. They nest in tree cavities or dead palm fronds. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Bergheimatfilm via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-parakeet-parrot-9170927/ FJQT

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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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🌏 Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) The rainbow lorikeet is a vibrantly coloured parrot with a blue head and belly, green wings and back, and an orange/yellow breast, complemented by a bright red beak. Both sexes share this striking appearance. Native to eastern Australia, from Queensland to South Australia, it also has introduced populations in Western Australia. They inhabit rainforests, woodlands, and urban areas. Rainbow lorikeets are highly social, typically seen in noisy, fast-moving flocks, and often gather in large communal roosts at dusk. They primarily feed on nectar and pollen, using a specialized brush-tipped tongue, and are known for their acrobatic feeding behaviors, often hanging upside down. Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Wow_Pho via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/australia-natural-bird-parrot-1199250/ SLHM

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🌏 Kea (Nestor notabilis) The kea is a highly intelligent and endangered species of parrot native to New Zealand. Known for its vibrant plumage, it is a large, olive-green bird with a brilliant orange under its wings. It has a long and narrow, curved, grey-brown beak. Renowned for its playful and inquisitive nature, it is often observed engaging in complex problem-solving behaviors. Keas are primarily found in mountain regions, where they feed on a variety of plant matter, insects, and carrion. Despite their remarkable adaptability and intelligence, keas face threats from habitat loss, introduced predators, and human activities. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Barni1 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/kea-mountain-parrot-naughty-2138420/ NEUN

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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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🌏 Indian rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri manillensis) ♀ The Indian rose-ringed parakeet is a vibrant green parrot, the adult male having a distinctive black and pink collar around its neck. Native to the Indian subcontinent, it has also been introduced to other parts of the world, including Europe and North America. These social birds are often seen in flocks, feeding on fruits, seeds, and nuts. They are known for their loud, chattering calls and their ability to mimic human speech. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Note: Where introduced, rose-ringed parakeets may affect native biodiversity. 📷: Photo by TheOtherKev via Pixabay HPGX

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🌏 Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) The Sulphur-crested cockatoo is a large and majestic bird native to Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. It is predominantly white, with a prominent yellow crest on its head. The crest is composed of long, lacy feathers that can be raised or lowered depending on the bird's mood. The plumage on the body is white, while the underside of the wings and tail feathers may have a pale yellow tinge. They have powerful black beaks and small, dark, expressive eyes. Sulphur-crested cockatoos are found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, but have adapted to living in urban areas. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📸: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay FLGU

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🌍 Senegal parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) The Senegal parrot is a medium-sized parrot species native to the woodlands and savannas of West Africa, particularly Senegal, hence its name. Senegal parrots are known for their vibrant and striking plumage. They have a predominantly green body with a grayish head and neck. Their chest and belly are usually a bright yellow or orange, and they have a distinctive grayish-black beak. GPT-3.5 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by AMDUMA via Pixabay HZNN

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