Parrots (Psittacidae)

Superb Parrot (Polytelis swainsonii) - HBW 4, p. 396

French: Perruche de Barraband German: Schildsittich Spanish: Perico Soberbio
Other common names: Barraband/Green Leek Parrot

Taxonomy: Psittacus Swainsonii Desmarest, 1826, New South Wales.
Forms a parapatric species pair with P. anthopeplus. Monotypic.

Distribution: Interior SE Australia chiefly along the river systems of Murrumbidgee and Castlereagh.

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