Mystery parrot, Australia (1 Viewer)

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Wiganlad

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• Apr 17, 2019

• #1

Taken on 25 Feb this year in Kennet River, Victoria, Australia. I thought it was a Musk Lorikeet but the face markings don't match any pics I can find. Any clues gratefully received.

 

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akjackson1

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• Apr 17, 2019

• #2

I believe it is a juvenile Crimson Rosella, they're highly variable.

 

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Wiganlad

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• Apr 17, 2019

• #3

Interesting. There was an adult nearby. Thank you for your input.

 

Chosun Juan

Given to Fly

• Apr 17, 2019

• #4

I'm also thinking Crimson Rosella .... females have a lot of dullish green, and the juveniles variable depending on age and sex.





Chosun :gh:

 

sicklebill

well-known Cretaceous relic

• Apr 17, 2019

• #5

Crimson Rosella for sure, is it the yellow version when adult down there?

 

mjh73

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• Apr 18, 2019

• #6

Yes, mostly green with a little bit of red in the face and vent = juvenile Crimson Rosella of the nominate elegans subspecies.

Kennet River is in the Otways near the south coast of Victoria, the 'Yellow' Rosella, ssp. flaveolus is only along the Murray, much further north