The listing, Used 2005 Australia Complete Stamp Set 50¢ Parrots Birds 2340-44 has ended.
Australia’s colourful parrots are among their most beautiful and spectacular birds. Of around 370 species of parrot worldwide, 55 (including cockatoos, lorikeets, rosellas and parrots) are found in Australia, and constitute a significant proportion of the country’s approximately 750 bird species. Parrots can be found in many habitats, from tropical rainforests to the desert, and from the mountains to the coast. They belong to the group of birds known as Psittaciformes. Two physical features set them apart from many other birds: a short, deep, down-curved bill; and the arrangement of their toes with two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward. This complete set of 5 stamps includes a Princess Parrot, Rainbow Lorikeet, Green Rosella, Red-capped Parrot and Purple-crowned Lorikeet.