The Superb Parrots (Polytelis swainsonii) are also known as Barraband's or Barraband's Parakeet, which leads to easy confusion with the Orange-cheeked Parrots (Gypopsitta barrabandi aurantiigena), which is also commonly referred to as Barraband's Parrot.
The White-eared Parakeets or Maroon-faced Parakeets (Pyrrhura leucotis) are small Pyrrhura Conures. The Painted or Venezuelan, Grey-breasted and Pfrimer's Conures were formerly classed as subspecies of this conure, but are increasingly treated as separate species.
The Rose-crowned Conures or Parakeets (Pyrrhura rhodocephala) - also known as Rose-headed Conures or Parakeets - are South American conures that occur naturally in Western Venezuela, where they are fairly common.
The Mallee Ringnecks (Barnardius zonarius barnardi or Barnardius barnardi) - also known as the Mallee Parrots -- are native to south-eastern Australia (Queensland to South Australia). They are often seen in pairs or family groups feeding in branches or shrubs.
The natural range of the Slaty-headed Parakeets (Psittacula himalayana) extends from the foothills of the Western Himalayas to Arunachal Pradesh (Eastern Afghanistan to Vietnam). They migrate down to the valleys for the winters, usually during the last week of October.
The Port Lincoln Parrots (Barnardius zonarius aka Platycercus zonarius) are indigenous to the interior of central and south-central Australia, west to central
The Australian King Parrots Alisterus scapularis are endemic to the eastern coast of Australia. They range from North and Central Queensland to Southern Victoria in Australia.
The Greater Vasa Parrot (Coracopsis vasa) is one of the most unusual parrots in the world; and their popularity has grown amongst aviculturalists and the pet bird owners.
Painted Conure prefers dense and tall trees and tends to move around a lot. They are conspicuous through their loud calls but are difficult to detect in the foliage because of their camouflaging plumage.
The White-headed Pionus (Pionus seniloides) may be classified as a subspecies of the Plum-crowned Parrots (Pionus tumultuosus seniloides) but this is controversial and it is sometimes classified as a separate species, Pionus seniloides.
The Swainson's Lory (Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus) is endemic to Torres Strait, Eastern and South Australia. This lory is endangered in its natural habitat (Cites II), although they are relatively common within their native range, habitat loss is taking a toll on this species.
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