Wednesday 9 June 2021

Wild BIrd Wednesday 463 - Mulga Parrots

One of the reasons I went to North West Victoria a few weeks ago was to look for Mulga Parrots (Psephotellus varius).

When you get to the pictures, you will probably see why I wanted to see them.  The Mulga Parrot is found over much of south and central Australia, but never seems to make it to the east coast.  As a result it was not a bird I had seen before. 

There is a marked difference between the males and females of this species, with the male being more brightly coloured.  The scientific name refers to the fact that the bird possess a varied mosaic of colours. In fact one name used for this species in the past was the Various Parrot - which must be one of least helpful names I have come across!

These medium sized birds were photographed from hide at an established watering point.  It was one of those days when you needed less than the maximum zoom on the lens.  Fabulous.











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16 comments:

  1. Striking colors and wonderful detail. A bird worth traveling to see.

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  2. WOW! What a beautiful Parrot Stewart. You must have been trilled to see it. Thanks for hosting, stay safe and have a great week ahead.

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  3. Wonderful a - mulga - mation of images! (Groan.....). Would that I had been with you!

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  4. Stunning. So nice to see the pair side by side.

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  5. Hari OM
    Oh look, a rainbow fell from the sky... YAM xx

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  6. So glad you found them, they are beautiful. Sorry I have just had no time for blogging though I have a quite a few photos that I need to download, will get there eventually! Take care Diane

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  7. You always get the most colorful birds, Stewart!! I remember when I saw parakeets in Aruba as I walked to the Butterfly Farm from the beach. I couldn't believe my eyes!!...jp

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  8. My favourite colour on a bird. Just about the best thing there is…

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  9. Wonderfully colorful! I'm glad you are getting out of lockdown.

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  10. A life bird, there is no better feeling especially when you have travelled in anticipation. Always good to get close to a Parrot.
    Best image??? Probably the one sat on the sand..... love it

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  11. Hmm, an Australian bird you had not seen before, Stewart. That is amazing and that light teal blue is absolutely gorgeous. What a sight for the eyes!

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  12. Hi Stewart, beautiful photos of the mulga parrots. You are lucky you have found them. I like the colours. Greetings Caroline

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  13. I just found this in Spam so I'm a bit late in commenting..Sorry..such a colorful bird and beautiful pictures..I love the pair sitting on the branch..Hope all is well..

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