Australian King Parrot

The Australian king parrot is a somewhat rare pet in the other parts of the world. They make relatively calm and quiet pets if hand-raised. Their striking colors make them ideal for a bird enthusiast looking for an unusual specimen. These parrots are not cuddlers or fans of petting, but with consistent training, they can learn to say a few words.

Australian king parrots are a dimorphic bird species—meaning the sexes look different—and dramatically so. Males have bright red plumage on their heads and chests, vivid green feathers on their backs and tails, and blue feathers under their wings. They are the only parrot with an entirely red head.