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Australian King Parrot

Alisterus scapularis

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Description:

The Australian King Parrot has a large body - scarlet and green with a red beak, blue rump and long square-tipped tail. The male has a scarlet head and the female and immature birds have a green head.

Habitat:

Rainforest, scrub, wet eucalypt forest, riverine forest, coastal woodland, orchards, parks and gardens. Widespread in Greater Brisbane Region but more common along coast and adjacent ranges.

Notes:

We have a pair of King Parrots who come into our garden every year and they are spectacular. The scarlet colouring of the male is breathtaking and I think he is my favourite parrot. They are larger in size than the rainbow lorikeets.

Reference Links:

Australian King Parrot, Pair of King Parrots pop in for Another Visit | Oz Wildlife Studio

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Comments (23)
Gary Leong
Great photo :D Feel free to add into the mission: Birds of Australia http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/38314105
Elsa
Gorgeous photos!
AliceGreenup
All your photos are superb! What type of camera do you use?
peter
Congrats Lesley, on a well deserved Spotting of the Day! "Found in the temperate rainforest of eastern Australia, is the Australian King Parrot. The males are a brilliant scarlet color and never fail to impress." Facebook: http://facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151239901150603 Twitter: http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/165953310917001217
LesleySmitheringale
Thank you KarenL, I have just submitted it for the Colour Red Mission which I was unaware of - thank you so much for notifying me. Happy New Year! Lesley
KarenL
Definitely a candidate for the Color Red mission!
Elsa
Absolutely stunning portrait!
lori.tas
Feed them and they will come. Excellent shots of a beautiful birds.

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PublishedAugust 13, 2011

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