Grass Parrot ~ psephotus haematonotus by Clive
This image of the male Grass Parrot ~ psephotus haematonotus (red-rumped parrot,) was taken at the Kennington Reservoir in central Victoria Australia.
Camera Olympus E-30, Focal length 150.0mm,
Shutter speed 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO 500
The Red-Rumped Parrot is approximately 27mm (just under one foot) in length and it’s weight is from 55 – 70 grams. This parrot is listed as CITES II – endangered species
It is found in Australia and is the typical member of the psephotus family, ground frequenting, it has a vast range throughout south-eastern Australia. The male bird is a lot more colourful than the female.
The evident difference between male and female doesn’t need a description. The young birds are duller in colour than the adult birds, young males can be distinguished very early by the red feathers on their rump and greener feathers on their head, the beak is grey in the males and more yellowish in the females.
Comments
this one is out of our territory
Sharp image
Not by much Betty, they are along most of the NSW coast area, appreciate your great compliment my friend xx
– Clive
nice capture :))
Thank you so much Trish, a great compliment xx
– Clive
Lovely, Clive!
Greatly appreciate your wonderful compliment David, thank you
– Clive
Is he a Red Rump mate? (common name). Nice shooting :)
Opps silly me .. should read more hahaha
lol…thanks for your great compliment my friend, appreciated xx
– Clive
Love your parrot, you captured him/her in true beauty….
Definately a him Trudi, the female doesn’t have the colours of the male, thank you for your great compliment my friend xx
– Clive
Well spotted and photographed Clive. It’s a fav Mate.
Greatly appreciate your wonderful compliment and fave Al, thanks mate
– Clive
Lovely colours on this guy Clive
Thank you so kindly for your wonderful compliment Rosemaree, greatly appreciated xx
– Clive
Lovely shot Clive
A wonderful compliment Chris, thank you xx
– Clive
Beautiful bird.
Thank you Byron, a fine compliment my friend
– Clive