Female © Stephen Haase
Male © Brian Sullivan
Female © Alan Atkinson
Immature male © Adam Fry

Australian King-Parrot Alisterus scapularis

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Identification

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A heavy-set and colorful forest parrot of eastern Australian woodlands, forests, and gardens. Male has entirely orange-red head/chest/belly, female has bright orange-red belly, immature is emerald green. Feeds on fruiting trees and often comes to gardens and feeders. Makes a loud piercing metallic "squeak" like a forced metal hinge.

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