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Platycercus adscitus
The Pale-headed Rosella is a medium-sized, broad-tailed parrot, with a pale head and all white, or blue and white cheek patches. The underbelly is mainly blue, with red under the tail. The back is yellow with dark flecks. The female is similar, though slightly duller, with an off-white underwing stripe. There is marked geographical variation, with differences in the depth of colour and the facial patch. This is a noisy and conspicuous parrot, except when feeding.
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Feeding: Pale-headed Rosellas feed mainly on the ground, but also in trees and shrubs. They mainly eat seeds and fruits of grasses, shrubs and trees, as well as flowers, insects and their larvae. They feed more often in shade than in sunlight. Breeding: Pale-headed Rosellas make their nests in the hollows of either dead or living trees, usually in eucalypts, or hollow stumps and posts. The nest is often near water. The eggs are laid on wood dust. Only the female incubates, though a few days after hatching the male helps with feeding the young.
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That is such a gorgeous series Mac! Love seeing the water everywhere...reckon this Rosella is enjoying bath time!!!! Thank you for sharing :)
Oh, and I particularly like the third photo. Looks like he's really enjoying the tub. I think that should be the lead photo.
Awesome photos, Mac. Emerald seems to be a hot spot for amazing bird life. These rosellas are amongst my favourites. I see them occasionally in Brisbane, but I've never been able to take photos like this. Thanks for this fantastic series.
Great series Mark.
v.good series....