A Turquoise Parrot (Neophema pulchella)

© John Connolly

A Turquoise Parrot (Neophema pulchella)

Uploaded: May 31, 2017 | Entered: May 31, 2017 14:08:27

Description

This beautiful bird is heading for the endangered list of Australian native birds! It is commonly called a grass Parrot, as its food is mostly grass seeds. This is a male in his courting colors, which starts in late spring through summer. There are approximately 7 different breed of grass parrot.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Candace M. Cleveland May 31, 2017

Oh dear, he is so stunning.. hope they can be brought back. They are truly beautiful. #1687740

Gord MacEachern May 31, 2017

So sad John,lovely capture of this stunning little guy!! #11601985

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 31, 2017

Such a beautiful colorful bird. Great capture, John. #11602188

Nadia Paul May 31, 2017

What a beautiful little bird John - too many of our wonderful species are on borrowed time - a great pity. #11602626

Avril Young May 31, 2017

he is a beauty, lovely colours..heavens did not know that will look out for them . Terrific portrait John
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Nancy L. Green level-classic June 01, 2017

What a handsome fellow and a gorgeous capture John, WTG!! <>< #11603175

Chuck Green level-classic June 02, 2017

Nicely done, John! <>< #11603853

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 05, 2017

I hope you can save them. Beautiful little bird and capture John. #11604966

John Connolly June 07, 2017

Many thanks for your kind remarks! #11605874

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