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Semitorquatus Ringneck
davidfree

Semitorquatus Ringneck (Barnardius zonarius)

The semitorquatus race is distinguished by the scarlet frontal patch and green underparts. It is confined to SW Australia.
This fellow was hanging around a cuddly animal farm and was quite tame.
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Habitat
Farmland
Location
Margaret River, Western Australia
Date taken
20/07/2020
Scientific name
Barnardius zonarius
Equipment used
Olympus OM D E-M1 Mk2 + Panasonic/Leica 100-400mm handheld
delia todd
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Cor!!! A wonderful close-up picture you've got here David... such lovely feather detail too.

Quite a complex species, caused me lots of confusion LOL. Many thanks for showing him to us my friend.
 

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