Bourkes Parrot

Still to be identified, I could use some help...

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karin65207

Musk Oxen

just an idea if it could be a Neopsephotus bourkii Bourkesittich
(Rosenbauchsittich) (syn.: Neophema bourkii) - Posted 13 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for helping out Karin. It certainly matches its size although I'm not sure about the colors. For now I have identified it as you suggested. Posted 13 years ago

karin65207

Musk Oxen

just my small contribution for all your effort here on the jungledragon, fchristant. Posted 13 years ago

Jef braund

Lion

such vivid colours and a beautiful variation on what ive seen driving through outback australia especially around bourke where large-ish flocks are seen ...great capture and taught me something new....cheers Posted 10 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  You should be able to see it in the wild though, this one was in a zoo :) Posted 10 years ago

The Bourke's Parrot

The Bourke's Parrot, also known as the Bourke's Parakeet or "Bourkie", is a small parrot originating in Australia and the only species in its genus "Neopsephotus". This species is sometimes placed in the genus "Neophema" and there is an ongoing discussion about the proper taxonomic placement of this species.

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Similar species: Parrots

Species identified by Ferdy Christant