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Psittacidae · 9 species

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Australian King-parrotAlisterus scapularisParrots
Blossom-headed ParakeetPsittacula roseataParrots
Carolina ParakeetConuropsis carolinensisParrots
Grey ParrotPsittacus erithacusParrots
Hyacinth MacawAnodorhynchus hyacinthinusParrots
Monk ParakeetMyiopsitta monachusParrots
Mulga ParrotPsephotellus variusParrots
Rose-ringed ParakeetPsittacula krameriParrots
Scarlet MacawAra macaoParrots

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