Bourke's Parrot

Steve  Sass

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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Bourke's Parrot by Steve  Sass
Bourke's Parrot by Steve  Sass
  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Fabulous capture and framing Steve,pretty little bird :-))

  • Steve Sass replied

    thanks Trudi

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Wow Steve beautifully capture

  • Steve Sass replied

    cheers Hans

  • Vicki Ferrari

    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

    Baynanno1

    Lovely capture Steve.

  • Steve Sass replied

    thanks so much.

  • debsphotos

    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.

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