Hooded Parrot
Psephotellus dissimilis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The hooded parrot (Psephotellus dissimilis) is a species of parrot native to the Northern Territory in Australia. It is found in savannah and open woodland and is one of two extant species in its genus that breed in termite mounds. It has declined from much of its original range.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Central northern Australia (north-central Northern Territory).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Hooded parrot
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
