Parvipsitta
The Parvipsitta genus includes two small (about 15 cm) lorikeet species native to Australia: The Little Lorikeet and the Purple-crowned Lorikeet.
The Purple-crowned Lorikeet is rarely seen in captivity outside Australia and the Little Lorikeet is rare in captivity even in Australia.
Previously these species were part of the Glossopsitta genus but recent studies resulted in a split and they are now classified as Parvipsitta.
Species
Parvipsitta pusilla
Little Lorikeet
Parvipsitta porphyrocephala
Purple-crowned Lorikeet
Photo Credits
- Little Lorikeet : David Cook – License: Creative Commons CC BY-NC 2.0.
- Purple-crowned Lorikeet : Rexness – License: Creative Commons CC BY-SA 2.0.