A Turquoise Parrot (Neophema pulchella)
Uploaded: May 31, 2017 | Entered: May 31, 2017 14:08:27
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
Candace M. Cleveland May 31, 2017
Oh dear, he is so stunning.. hope they can be brought back. They are truly beautiful. #1687740Gord MacEachern May 31, 2017
So sad John,lovely capture of this stunning little guy!! #11601985Tammy M. Anderson May 31, 2017
Such a beautiful colorful bird. Great capture, John. #11602188Nadia Paul May 31, 2017
What a beautiful little bird John - too many of our wonderful species are on borrowed time - a great pity. #11602626Avril Young May 31, 2017
he is a beauty, lovely colours..heavens did not know that will look out for them . Terrific portrait JohnNancy L. Green June 01, 2017
What a handsome fellow and a gorgeous capture John, WTG!! <>< #11603175Chuck Green June 02, 2017
Nicely done, John! <>< #11603853Emile Abbott June 05, 2017
I hope you can save them. Beautiful little bird and capture John. #11604966John Connolly June 07, 2017
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