Parrot Aviary escape..anyone know what species it is?

[Ricki Coughlan <>]

Sad to say but this is one species which must be shot on sight. They  
have a record similar to Common Mynahs where they get a foothold.
Ricki



On 13/01/2007, at 12:43 PM, simon starr wrote:

> Hi Matthew and all,
> A few months ago the same species (same bird ?) was reported to  
> Birdline
> Victoria from Kew in Melbourne and was apparently nesting. By the time
> someone from DSE had gone to investigate, the nest hole was  
> occupied by
> Rainbow Lorikeets, perhaps suggesting that they could have a hard time
> competing with the already resident Aussie species.......though I  
> wouldn't
> be so sure.
> There must be a good chance that these Parakeets could become  
> established,
> if you see it again I'd report it pretty quickly to the relevant
> authorities.
> Cheers,
> Simon Starr.