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Crimson rosella
gophish

Crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans)

Found these parrots both in the north in Cairns and more south in Sydney and near Melbourne.
This one was on side trip to Ocean Road from Melbourne. Striking looking birds with blue cheek patches. They can be found with either red, yellow or orange bodies although we only saw the red bodied ones.
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Habitat
trees
Location
outside Melcourne,Aus
Date taken
10-2014
Scientific name
Platycercus elegans
Equipment used
Panasonic FZ200
delia todd
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Isn't he beautiful - such rich colours and iridescence too.

A super picture this Ken - when a great time you had in Aus.
 
S K Gudi
What an exotic parrot!!! Wish I could see one. Fantastic shot of this fabulous bird, Ken!!! tfs.
 
KC Foggin
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What a beautiful bird and an equally beautiful capture of it Ken.
 
aloktewari
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A superbly colorful and detailed closeup shot, Ken ... nice work ... tfs ...
 

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