escapee

["Philip A. Veerman" <>]

Yes Benj is quite right about the kakariki name and I thought of that later. In the same way that Crimson Finches are "Bloods", Turquoise Parrots are "Turquoisines", etc.  Though my avicultural knowledge is rather dated.

 

Philip

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Date: Tuesday, 4 January 2005 12:59
Subject: [canberrabirds] escapee, highlights

Jean, the escapee bird is usually called a yellow-fronted kakariki by bird keepers, who may not recognise the other names. The species occurs naturally in NZ and is not that expensive to buy here.

Benj Whitworth