Psephotus

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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 Parakeets … Photos of the Members of the Psephotus Family for Identification

 

 
 
 
 
 
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