The name Dalyup is the Indigenous Australian word for the King Parrot.

The King Parrot and Strath Creek districts, however, transferred to the Shire of Murrindindi.

Several former members, including the Australian King Parrot are now placed in the genus Alisterus.

The name is Aboriginal in origin and thought to be the Noongar word for the King Parrot or Hookbill.

The names Green Leek and King Parrot have been incorrectly applied to this species in the past.

Fruit eaten by a large variety of birds, including the Australian King Parrot.

In the small patches of cleared land that are used by tourists, colourful birds such as King Parrots and Rosellas can be seen.

Australian King Parrots range from North and Central Queensland to Southern Victoria.

In their native Australia, King Parrots are occasionally bred in aviaries and kept as calm and relatively quiet household pets if hand-raised.

Fruit eaten by the Brown Cuckoo-dove and Australian King Parrot.