The Birds Australia Parrot Association is a special interest group of Birds Australia. It was formed in 1996 with the objectives: * To develop plans for parrot research and management in Australasia in conjunction with other interested bodies; * To coordinate and encourage scientific projects using amateur and professional skills; * To encourage and assist with the publication of results; * To maintain effective communication on parrot matters within Australasia, and with similar groups elsewhere; and * To formulate and promote policies for the conservation and management of parrots and their habitat. It publishes the newsletter Eclectus.