Psephotus haematonotus haematonotus
April 23, 2005: Murray River, Paringa, South Australia
Spotted a pair of these as we drove through Renmark – although I only had a quick glance, I was able to ID these birds based on the red rump on the male. The other bird was very dull-colored in comparison, consistent with a female, or perhaps immature. So far, the only species seen on the trip which I have not managed to photograph. Hopefully I’ll see another and remedy this. 🙂
April 24, 2005: Whirlpool Corner, South Australia
Saw lots of these birds, flying around and foraging on the ground. They’re hard to see closely, though, as they are rather skittish, and would flush anytime I tried to approach them.
April 25, 2005: Chowilla Game Reserve, South Australia
April 26, 2005: Higgins Cutting, Wentworth, New South Wales
April 27, 2005: Scottie’s Billabong, Mildura, Victoria, Australia
April 28, 2005: Chowilla Game Reserve, South Australia
Let me know what you think!