A heavy-set and colorful forest parrot of eastern Australian woodlands, forests, and gardens. Male has entirely orange-red head/chest/belly, female has bright orange-red belly, immature is emerald green. Feeds on fruiting trees and often comes to gardens and feeders. Makes a loud piercing metallic "squeak" like a forced metal hinge. (eBird)
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The whole family came to wish us farewell as we left our lodge. They loved to sit on our heads and search us for treats. It was a fun break from having to search for a bird high up in the canopy.
Of course, it was still raining, so the photos were very noisy but as with any bird photography, you take what you can get.
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Queensland, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Eastern Australia.
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