Polytelis swainsonii

1 Superb Parrot at Higgins, ACT

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	Polytelis swainsonii	8 Oct 2024	Liam.m
	Unverified	8 Oct 2024	Untidy

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From the archives. Mixed flock of about 50 parrots feeding on a Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra) tree in a local Higgins park. Think these are Superbs? Juveniles? There were also red rumps so maybe I am confused. Should check it out again as it is about the same time of year.

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Jennybach wrote:

6 Nov 2024

Stunning photograph

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Places Higgins, ACT

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4 - 15 Abundance
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Polytelis swainsonii Scientific name
Superb Parrot Common name
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