Perruche de Barraband Polytelis swainsonii

Large, elegant green parrot with long pointed tail, found in inland New South Wales region. Male has bright yellow face with red throat band. Female and young bird almost entirely green. Feeds on ground, including roadsides. Much larger than Red-rumped Parrot and paler with a much narrower tail than Australian King-Parrot. Calls are a repeated wavering chatter.