Australian King Parrot

Australian King Parrot - Alisterus scapularis


Sightings:

Templestowe:  2016:  November.
The 100 Acres, Park Orchards:  2017:  January.
East Doncaster:  2017:  January.

Notes: 

The above image shows a male.  They are larger than Rosellas and tend to be quieter, with a distinctive call.  More often seen over the winter in this area.


A female feeding on the fruits on a cherry ballart in early November.

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