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Australian_King_Parrot-male These are very tame birds and regulars visitors to our backyard. Alisterus scapularis,Australia,Australian king parrot,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Australian_King_Parrot-male

These are very tame birds and regulars visitors to our backyard.

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  1. Amazing close portrait! I see them flying over the conservation forest opposite my house, but none in my garden (that I've seen any way). Wonderfully dynamic colours. Posted 4 years ago
  2. Intimate portrait! Posted 4 years ago
    1. They are not shy! Posted 4 years ago

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The Australian King Parrot aka muaiz is endemic to eastern Australia. It is found in humid and heavily forested upland regions of the eastern portion of the continent, including eucalyptus wooded areas in and directly adjacent to subtropical and temperate rainforest. They feed on fruits, seeds or small insects.

Similar species: Parrots
Species identified by Neptune
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Uploaded Jan 31, 2021. Captured Jan 17, 2021 16:04 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON D7500
  • f/4.8
  • 1/250s
  • ISO1250
  • 135mm