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Red-winged Parrot
Aprosmictus erythropterus
-12.5025, 130.978
Field Notes
Description:
Large green parrot with red and black wings, body length approximately 45cm. Uncommon.
Habitat:
Suburban backyard vegie garden
Notes:
I have spotted this species in my backyard on 2 occasions. The parrot proceeded to cut every seed out of each of my snake beans. It skillfully cut around each seed and popped it into its beak. I didn't know whether to chase away the parrot from my bean crop or continue watching this stunning colored bird. The latter prevailed. Every bean, still in-situ, with neat little flaps where a seed once was.
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