Platycercus elegans

Crimson Rosella at Amaroo, ACT

Platycercus elegans at Amaroo, ACT - 12 May 2021
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Platycercus elegans 15 May 2021 natureguy
Platycercus elegans 15 May 2021 danswell
Platycercus eximius 14 May 2021 TrishGungahlin

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What sort of berries is this parrot eating?

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   15 May 2021
I believe the delicacy being enjoyed by the rosella is Firethorn, Orange Firethorn or Pyracantha angustifolia: Orectolobus maculatus

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