Bourke's Parrot
The Bourke Parrot Neopsephotus bourkii is a small Australian parrot (18-22cm) that can be found across the arid and semi arid areas of central Western Australia, southern Northern Territory, most of South Australia and southern western Queensland/far north-western New South Wales.
This beautifully coloured bird was found in the acacia shrublands of the Gascoyne region of Western Australia and captured on a Canon EOS1000D with a 150-500 @ 500 handheld.
Steve is the Principal Ecologist at EnviroKey, a specialist ecological consultancy that undertakes surveys, research and education programs across Australia.

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Trudi's Images
Fabulous capture and framing Steve,pretty little bird :-))
Steve Sass replied
thanks Trudi
Hans Goepel
Wow Steve beautifully capture
Steve Sass replied
cheers Hans
Vicki Ferrari
One of my favourite birds!! We (or my friend!) use to breed them! They have the most beautiful voices!! Great capture Steve!! Have you got a recording of their voices/calls?!! Great photography!
Steve Sass replied
No, I dont, but I do agree, their calls is very cool! Thanks Vicki
Baynanno1
Lovely capture Steve.
Steve Sass replied
thanks so much.
debsphotos
He’s gorgeous Steve..havent seen one before..just like a budgie!! *-)
Steve Sass replied
thanks Deb – yes, they are actually, just a smidge larger.