Polytelis swainsonii

3 Superb Parrot at Hughes, ACT

Polytelis swainsonii at Hughes, ACT - suppressed
Polytelis swainsonii at Hughes, ACT - suppressed
Polytelis swainsonii at Hughes, ACT - suppressed
Polytelis swainsonii at Hughes, ACT - suppressed
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Polytelis swainsonii 30 Oct 2020 Liam.m
Polytelis swainsonii 30 Oct 2020 LisaH

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Photo four is from this morning - a young bird and adult, with the young bird calling in a begging tone (did not see feeding). The other three photos are from tonight, where I witnessed a pair copulating. Does this mean they will breed again? Location about a tree apart.

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