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Red rumped parrot

Psephotus haematonotus

Description:

A delightful turquoise parrot on a natural riverside habitat. This is a common species along the Murray River and we are not used to seeing it in Melbourne. Also called the grass parrot.

Habitat:

On a lagoon coming in for a drink.

Notes:

The male has a red back which it willingly showed off.

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MartinL
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MartinL

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Sep 30, 2014
Submitted on Sep 30, 2014

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