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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Mulga Parrot

Psephotellus varius

Meet the mulga parrot: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Mulga Parrot — Psephotellus varius
Mulga Parrot
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The mulga parrot (Psephotellus varius) is endemic to arid scrublands and lightly timbered grasslands in the interior of southern Australia. The male mulga parrot is multicolored, from which the older common name of many-coloured parrot is derived.

Where it occurs

Semiarid southern Australia (western Western Australia to central New South Wales).

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ). Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.