King Parrot 
Alisterus scapularis

An immature King Parrot feeding on the seeds of Callistemon (Bottle Brush). King Parrots are usually found in small flocks and are reasonably common in rainforest, wet sclerophyll and eucalypt- woodland in eastern Australia. A very conspicuous and colourful bird.

Replay call

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Photographed at Thylogale
by David & Diane Armbrust