Red-capped parrot
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The red-capped parrot is a species of broad-tailed parrot native to southwestern Australia. It was described by Heinrich Kuhl in 1820, with no subspecies recognised. It has long been classified in its
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Lear's 1832 illustration
Adult female, showing green spotting of red flanks
Juvenile in Perth, Australia
Western rosella
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The western rosella, or moyadong, is a species of parrot endemic to southwestern Australia. The head and underparts are bright red, and the back is mottled black; a yellow patch at the cheek distingui
Red-capped parrot
…100 birds may be encountered; these are generally composed of juveniles. Birds may associate with Australian ringneck parrots (Barnardius zonarius) or western rosellas (Platycercus icterotis). The red-capped parrot is shy, and often retreats to the upper canopy of trees if disturbed, which has made study of its breeding…
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Western Rosella female
"Platycercus xanthogenys" Keulemans, 1891. This is an illustration of the type specimen of subspecies Platycercus icterotis xanthogenys.
Henry Constantine Richter's Platycercus icterotis, rechristened the "Earl of Derby Parrakeet", 1848