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The swift parrot (Lathamus discolor) breeds in Tasmania and migrates north to south eastern Australia from Griffith-Warialda in New South Wales and west to Adelaide in the winter. It is related to the rosellas, with the feeding habits of a lorikeet. It is the only member in the genus Lathamus.
There was estimated to be fewer than 2000 mature individuals remaining in the wild as of 2011. In 2014, researchers from the Australian National University modelled that the species may face extinction by 2031 due to predation and loss of habitat,the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) upgraded the status of the swift parrot from endangered to critically endangered in October 2015 based on results from the study. {information from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swift_parrot)
The scarlet macaw is a large red, yellow, and blue South American parrot, a member of a large group of Neotropical parrots called macaws. It is native to humid evergreen forests of tropical South America. Wikipedia. This macaw is a resident on our resort property.
During my recent trip to the Dominican Republic, we had the opportunity to visit Scape Park to tour some caves and the Hoyo Azul. They also had some animal displays, one of which was some Macaws which I happily snapped some images of.
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341) Blue Naped Parrot
Blue-naped Parrot, Tanygnathus lucionensis
The species is widespread throughout the Philippines, including the Talaud Islands and islands off north and east Borneo. It is found in secondary forest, at forest edges and in plantations at elevations of up to 1000 m. Flock size is usually under a dozen. The blue-naped parrot feeds on mangoes, berries, seeds, nuts and grains. It nests in tree holes.
Exif: f8, 1/320, ISO 500, focal length 800mm, Cik Canon EOS 80D, lens Canon 400mm, TC2.0, tripod
Kākā is an endangered New Zealand Parrot. Taken at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. This is not a caged bird but is fully free and feeds at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Regent Parrots
Polytelis anthopeplus
Psittacidae
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Took a trip to the Parrot Zoo near Boston UK. There was a cage you could walk into to be with the birds. It was a relief to be able to capture them without all the fencing in the way.
Captured these two just enjoying their day hanging out. You see this and others on my website at www.les-greenwood.pixels.com
The Victoria Butterfly Gardens is located in the Greater Victoria region of Brentwood Bay and is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Victoria area. The Victoria Butterfly Gardens is known for having different species of butterflies and moths in their indoor facility, as well as birds, fishes, frogs, a chameleon, geckoes and tortoises.