Also known as: Barraband's Parrot, Barraband's Parakeet, or Green Leek Parrot
The Superb Parrot is a medium-sized species of parrot endemic to Australia. It lives in dry woodland habitat in New South Wales and Victoria. Their diet is made up of mostly seeds, fruits, flowers, pollen, and nectar.
Male Superb Parrots have a bright green body plumage, with yellow across the forehead, face, and neck. The yellow is framed with a red outline above the breast. Females are mostly green.
The Superb Parrot is sometimes found in aviculture, where it is known by other names, including Barraband's Parrot, Barraband's Parakeet, and Green Leek Parrot. They may live up to 30 years in captivity.
Added to Birdorable
Hatched December 15, 2015
Measurements
Weight:
4.7 to 5.5 ounces
(133.2 to 155.9 grams)
Parrocchetto di Barraband
Роскошный баррабандов попугай