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Yellow-crowned Parakeet
Amurfalcon

Yellow-crowned Parakeet (Cyanoramphus auriceps)

Yellow-crowned Parakeet near Lake Matheson, West Coast, New Zealand
Habitat
Forest edge near river
Location
Lake Matheson
Scientific name
Cyanoramphus auriceps
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
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Opus Editor
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A stunning shot of this rarity to the BF Gallery. Only the second one ever to be uploaded.
 
WOW!!! o:) Lucky you to have seen this beautiful Parakeet... and to have taken such a lovely portrait of him, beautiful bright green he has!!! o:) Great job, young man!!! :t: :t: :clap:
 
Opus Editor
Thanks so much for this excellent contribution. I added to the Opus article as it shows the bird more clearly I think. Excellent work!
 

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