Psephotus
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The genus Psephotus has five species of parakeets from Australia. All species show considerable sexual dimorphism.
[edit] Systematics
Subgenus Psephotus:
- Red-rumped Parrot, Psephotus haematonotus
- Mulga Parrot, Psephotus varius
Subgenus Psephotellus:
- Hooded Parrot, Psephotus dissimilis
- Golden-shouldered Parrot, Psephotus chrysopterygius
- †Paradise Parrot, Psephotus pulcherrimus