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the Australian King-Parrot
Alisterus scapularis
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The male and female Australian King-Parrots have different coloured head and neck - green for girls; red for boys.

They can be found along the Great Dividing Range and coast in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

The juvenile (below) has similar colouration to the female - accept they have a darker beak and eyes.

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The Australian King-Parrot has a vibrant light green "lightening bolt" on both of its shoulders.

The male to the left is eating an acacia seed pod.

These photos were taken in Cheltenham in Sydney, in the Lane Cove National Park and in the Blue Mountains.