Neophema splendida
4 Scarlet-chested Parrot at Hughes, ACT
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| Neophema splendida | natureguy | 13 Jan 2020 | |
| Neophema splendida | ArcherCallaway | 13 Jan 2020 | |
| Neophema pulchella | ruthkerruish | 24 Jul 2019 |
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Photo taken by S. Alston
4 comments
13 Jan 2020
Male Turquoise and Scarlet-chested Parrots look very similar from behind and without a clear view of the chest it is difficult to be confident. I would still say it is more likely Turquoise because it would be very out of range for a Scarlet-chested. However someone in the vicinity may have an aviary so could be an escapee. Plumage does seem somewhat more like a Scarlet-chested Parrot though.
14 Jan 2020
Looking in my book I'm inclined to agree with Liam. No red on shoulder which a male turq should have. Would have to be assumed an escapee. Good pick up :)
14 Jan 2020
After re-looking at the issue I have to agree because I didn't actually notice the lack red on the shoulder. Also seems to have a bluer face than Turq. Parrot. The location would also be very odd for a Turq if it was a wild one. Almost certainly an escapee. Thanks to Liam for picking up on this.
Location information
- Places Hughes, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- ruthkerruish Recorded by
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Species information
- Neophema splendida Scientific name
- Scarlet-chested Parrot Common name
- Sensitive
- Vulnerable *
- Non-invasive or negligible
- 570m Recorded at altitude