Psephotus

The genus Psephotus belongs to a family commonly referred to as Australian Grass Parakeets. Unlike other parrot species, all members of this genus show considerable sexual dimorphism (visual physical differences between the sexes.

Sub-Species:

Antbed Parrots


Beautiful Parakeets


Blue-bonnet Parrots


Naretha Blue-Bonnet Parrots


Pallid Yellow-vented Blue-Bonnets


Red-vented Blue-Bonnets


Golden-shouldered or Hooded Parrots aka Golden-tinged Parakeets, Chestnut-crowned Parakeets, Antbed Parrots


Hooded Parrots


Mulga Parrots / Mulga Parakeets aka Many-Colors Parrots, Many-Colors Parakeets, Varied Parrots


Red-rumped Parrots


Paler Red-rumped Parrots


Paradise Parrots

Grass ParakeetsPhotos of the Members of the Psephotus Family for Identification

 

 
 
 
 
 
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