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Mulga Parrot (10/24)
PSITTACIFORMES: Psittacidae
Psephotus varius
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© Vik Dunis 2011
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, VIC (Apr, 2011)
- Total Photos29
- Larry5 [5]
- Vik6 [5]
- Geoff7 [6]
- Kay11 [8]
I didn't see this male Mulga Parrot create this hole in the ground but it at least appeared to be contributing to its excavation.
Perhaps there were seeds in the bottom of a pre-existing hole and the bird was removing sand to facilitate getting at them.
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Male Mulga Parrot excavating?
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Female Mulga Parrot
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Female Mulga Parrot
Female Mulga Parrot
Mulga Parrot (female and male)
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