Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Parrots, Macaws and Allies :: Superb Parrot

Superb Parrot Polytelis swainsonii

Described by: Desmarest (1826)
Alternate common name(s): Barraband Parrot, Green Leek Parrot
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Australia - 1976 © Hans&Judy Beste 
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Range

Interior se. Australia;
Two isolated populations;
C. New South Wales (Deniliquin area, Gulpa State Forest and nw. of Yass from October to February) from Hay to Canberra along the Murrumbidgee River s. to ex. n. Victoria and n. to Lachlan River. Lower Lachlan River e. along the Murray River to the Albury area.

Videos

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Sounds

No sounds are available for this species

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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