English

Noun

king parrot ‎(plural king parrots)

1. Any of several species of parrots of the genus Alisterus, often kept in homes.
   • 1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber and Faber 2003, p. 184:

     The king parrot is a magnificent bird, and the clear blue of a Melbourne spring day sets them off perfectly.

Derived terms

• Australian king parrot
• Moluccan king parrot
• Papuan king parrot