Superb Parrot

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Superb Parrot (<em>Polytelis swainsonii</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Superb Parrot (Polytelis swainsonii) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Polytelis; binomial: Polytelis swainsonii; authority: (Desmarest, 1826).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia. Non-breeding range: to n NSW.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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