Sunday, June 21, 2009

BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKLY ~ 15 Red-Rumped Parrot

The Red-Rumped Parrot, Psephotus haematonotus,
fast flying and very skittish, is very hard to photograph.



Fledgling on the left, mature bird on the right.



Note begging pose of fledgeling on the left.



Rather far away, but the red rump is plainly showing.



The yellow belly is quite distinctive and when you see
them dart past as a flock the main impression is of
quite a starltlingly irridescent blue-green, the colour
of their head and wings.

14 comments:

George said...

These are some of the most colorful birds I've seen. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Sylvia K said...

What marvelous shots of an incredible, colorful bird! Delightful, Arija! You always have such lovely and fun photos!

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Just like jewelry in your trees.

BarbiePhobia said...

Beautiful birds they are. Great shots ^.^

Bob and Cynthia Kaufman said...

What cute and colorful birds! Is that a tv antenna they're perching on?

Gaelyn said...

These brilliantly colored birds could brighten anyone's day. I always have problems trying to photograph birds. Nice job Arija.

Hope all is well with you. Big hugs!

Amy said...

Wow, what beautiful colorful birds! Thanks for sharing them.

lazyclick said...

Wonderful captures.

Esther Garvi said...

Beautiful bird!

gwendolen said...

Well done on capturing them. Lovely colourful birds.

Regina said...

Really cute. I love this.

Wren said...

Very lovely - and a clear illustration of the name.

BT said...

How beautiful these are. I love the birds you show.

Celeste said...

What a little gem!

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