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Parrot, Australian King

Alisterus scapularis


Inhabits wet eucalypt forest, rainforest and adjacent towns
and gardens. Active noisy and conspicuous, can become tame where food is
provided> Obtains seeds, fruits, blossoms and insects from among foliage or
on the ground.

The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al

Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Psittacidae (Parrots)
Information sources: Photos of (1)Male & (2) Female taken at Eungella by Robert Werner

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