Alisterus scapularis

Australian King-Parrot at Acton, ACT

Alisterus scapularis at Acton, ACT - 17 Aug 2022
Alisterus scapularis at Acton, ACT - 17 Aug 2022
Alisterus scapularis at Acton, ACT - 17 Aug 2022
Alisterus scapularis at Acton, ACT - 17 Aug 2022
Alisterus scapularis at Acton, ACT - 17 Aug 2022
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Identification history

Alisterus scapularis 18 Aug 2022 MatthewFrawley
Alisterus scapularis 17 Aug 2022 HelenCross

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3 females and 3 males. 1 female looked into hollow then backed down into it while a male sat nearby and the other birds sat in same and nearby trees. As soon as she emerged the male then all the other birds descended on her and they flew away

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  • 6 Abundance
  • 17 Aug 2022 11:17 AM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

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  • True Nesting site

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