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Bourke's Parrot
Hans&Judy Beste

Bourke's Parrot (Neopsephotus bourkii)

Bourke's Parrot is a small parrot of the dry inland of Australia,but reaches the west coast of the continent .It is found in dry mulga country and other acacia scrubs as well as open eucalypt woodland.This bird,one of a pair,was encountered while they were feeding on the ground,foraging for fallen seeds and seeding grasses.
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Habitat
Acacia and Eucalypt Woodland
Location
Station property near Cunnamulla/ Queensland
Date taken
October 2008
Scientific name
Neopsephotus bourkii
Equipment used
Canon 40d with f5.6 400mm lens
Rose Fletcher
I've heard them in the Flinders Ranges, but couldn't locate them, so I've only seen them in aviaries...a splendid shot of this little fellow! :clap:
 

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