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African Orange-bellied Parrot male ETH SER
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African Orange-bellied Parrot male ETH SER (Poicephalus rufiventris)

On the few occasions when I saw flocks of this species, the birds flew overhead or remained well hidden in tree foliage, and it was difficult to get a clear photo.
Habitat
Dry open woodland
Location
Grounds of Borana Lodge, Yabelo, Ethiopia
Date taken
23 January 2015
Scientific name
Poicephalus rufiventris
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 500 mm II f/4 + 1.4x
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Opus Editor
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.... and you got a great picture of this one eventually Ronald. Quite a scarce species to come into the Gallery.

Very nicely taken in a great pose and setting too.

I hope you and your family have a very happy New Year.
 

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