Alisterus scapularis at Hughes, ACT

Alisterus scapularis

Australian King-Parrot at Hughes, ACT

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Identification history

	Alisterus scapularis	27 Jan 2018	RyuCallaway
	Alisterus scapularis	27 Jan 2018	JackyF

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Adult male with one juvenile (see green feathers on bird on left, second photo) eating Manchurian pear fruit. About 8 pm the previous evening, we saw eight king parrots in large dead gum just inside nearby reserve fence.

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Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by JackyF

Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Mar 2021 by JackyF

Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by JackyF

Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Mar 2021 by JackyF

Trigonidium sp. (genus) (A Sword-tail Cricket) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by JackyF

Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by JackyF

Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by JackyF

Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by JackyF

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by JackyF

Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Archimantis sp. (genus) (Large Brown Mantis) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Nezara viridula (Green vegetable bug) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Conoderus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Graphium eurypylus (Pale triangle) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Appias paulina (Yellow albatross) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Belenois java (Caper White) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Graphium eurypylus (Pale triangle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Pentatomidae (family) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Appias paulina (Yellow albatross) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Ocybadistes walkeri (Greenish Grass-dart) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Cruria donowani (Crow or Donovan's Day Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Eriophora transmarina (Garden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by JackyF

Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Danaus plexippus (Monarch/Wanderer) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Nephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Poecilometis sp. (genus) (A Poecilometis shield bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Heteronympha merope (Common Brown) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Danaus plexippus (Monarch/Wanderer) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Heteronympha merope (Common Brown) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by JackyF

Eriophora transmarina (Garden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by JackyF

Eriophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF

Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF

Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Dec 2020 by JackyF

Antitrogus morbillosus (Tableland pasture scarab) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by JackyF

Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by JackyF

Zaprochilus australis (Twig-mimic katydid) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by JackyF

Chalcopteroides columbinus (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by JackyF

Glenoleon sp. (genus) (Antlion lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by JackyF

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF

Helpis minitabunda (Jumping spider) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by JackyF

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by JackyF

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Sep 2020 by JackyF

Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by JackyF

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Jun 2020 by JackyF

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Hughes, ACT - 27 May 2020 by JackyF

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Hughes, ACT - 18 May 2020 by JackyF

Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Hughes, ACT - 14 May 2020 by JackyF

Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 10 May 2020 by JackyF

Celaenia calotoides (Bird-dropping spider) at Hughes, ACT - 3 May 2020 by JackyF

Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 2 May 2020 by JackyF

Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Heteronympha merope (Common Brown) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Pergagrapta latreillii (Sawfly) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Metura elongatus (Saunders' case moth) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Belenois java (Caper White) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2020 by JackyF

Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Feb 2020 by JackyF

Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by JackyF

Ninox boobook (Southern Boobook) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by JackyF

Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Feb 2020 by JackyF

Ninox boobook (Southern Boobook) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Feb 2020 by JackyF

Austroaeschna unicornis (Unicorn Darner) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Feb 2020 by JackyF

Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Feb 2020 by JackyF

Dolophones turrigera (Turret spider) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Zizina otis (Common Grass-blue) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by JackyF

Heoclisis fundata (Antlion lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2019 by JackyF

Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Dec 2019 by JackyF

Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Oct 2019 by JackyF

Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Oct 2019 by JackyF

Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2019 by JackyF

Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by JackyF

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Aug 2019 by JackyF

Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Aug 2019 by JackyF

Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Jul 2019 by JackyF

Capusa (genus) (Wedge moth) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by JackyF

Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Jun 2019 by JackyF

Turdus merula (Common Blackbird) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Jun 2019 by JackyF

Zanda funereus (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Jun 2019 by JackyF

Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Hughes, ACT - 15 May 2019 by JackyF

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Hughes, ACT - 15 May 2019 by JackyF

Ectropis (genus) (An engrailed moth) at Hughes, ACT - 6 May 2019 by JackyF

Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 2 May 2019 by JackyF

Ectropis (genus) (An engrailed moth) at Hughes, ACT - 2 May 2019 by JackyF

Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2019 by JackyF

Coprinus sp. at Hughes, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by JackyF

Metura elongatus (Saunders' case moth) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by JackyF

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by JackyF

Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by JackyF

Catantopini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by JackyF

Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Ectropis bispinaria (Loop-line Bark Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Comocrus behri (Mistletoe day moth) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Mar 2019 by JackyF

Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by JackyF

Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by JackyF

Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by JackyF

Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Jan 2019 by JackyF

Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue Eyes Lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Jan 2019 by JackyF

Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled Spider) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Jan 2019 by JackyF

Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Jan 2019 by JackyF

Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by JackyF

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by JackyF

Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jan 2019 by JackyF

Rutilia (Rutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Bristle fly) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by JackyF

Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by JackyF

Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by JackyF

Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by JackyF

Psaltoda moerens (Redeye Cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by JackyF

Pycnoporus sp. (Scarlet Bracket) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Aug 2018 by JackyF

Geometridae (family) IMMATURES (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Hughes, ACT - 26 May 2018 by JackyF

Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Apr 2018 by JackyF

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Apr 2018 by JackyF

Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2018 by JackyF

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by JackyF

Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2018 by JackyF

Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2018 by JackyF

Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Feb 2018 by JackyF

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Feb 2018 by JackyF

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by JackyF

Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by zebras

Helea ovata (Pie-dish beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Dec 2017 by KL

Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Feb 2017 by JackyF

Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Jul 2016 by JackyF

Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Apr 2016 by JackyF

Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Jun 2014 by JackyF

Location information

Coordinates 149.098561 -35.328854
Places Hughes, ACT

Species information

Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

2 Abundance
27 Jan 2018 10:29 AM Recorded on
JackyF Recorded by