King Parrot

This King Parrot showed up at the loungeroom window looking for food or a bit of attention one rainy afternoon last week. We don't put food out for the birds every day - otherwise they become too dependent - but sometimes when we are in the garden they suddenly appear out of nowhere to see if there's something on offer.

King Parrots and Crimson Rosellas

These are photos from last year of the local King Parrots (Alisterus scapularis) and Crimson Rosellas (Platycercus elegans) getting accustomed to the temporary bird-feeding tray we set up in front of the house. The King Parrots are the brighter green birds with red or orange bellies. The rosellas with some green plumage are females or juvenile males. See a later post for pics of the permanent bird feeder. We also have a few trays hanging under the eaves of the house.