There are 56 species of parrots in Australia, including cockatoos, lorikeets and rosellas, and while many can be seen in urban areas and are regular backyard visitors, others, such as budgerigars, are primarily birds of the Australian outback.
This photo gallery features 17 species of Australian parrots, from the most familiar to those that are rare and endangered.
To see a list of the species that are included in this gallery