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	Facts Australia has been called the "Land of Parrots." Although parrots occur in Central and South America, tropical Africa, and Southern Asia no where are they as numerous as they are in Australia.
Ever since the first drawing of a female red-tailed Black Cockatoo made by Sydney Parkinson, a member of the Endeavour crew, in 1770, Australian parrots have been captures in the paintings, drawings, and craft of numerous artists.
	Parrots are long-lived. In fact at least one parrot, a white cockatoo, was known to have lived past the age of 100 years. As "feathered ambassadors" Australian parrots have been exported as pets. A close relative of the Red-collared Lorikeet, pictured on the left, a Rainbow Lorikeet was the first parrot to travel back to England with Captain Cook. Australian parrots are now found in nearly every museum and zoological park in the world. Most Australian parrots are protected and can only be kept as pets with special permits. Home
	Bird Walk is located at Federation Square Ginninderra Village, Canberra, Australia Open 7 Days Summer 10 am - 4:30 pm Winter 11 am - 3:30 pm Admission is charged. Wheel chair access is avaliable. Phone 02 6230 2044 Fax 02 6254 6369 mob 0414718798