Re: Superb parrots on Plains Rd

[martin butterfield <>]

I have visited the property with no success.  However the owner has sent me the attached photo which confirms the ID. 
He has completed a COG data sheet to support this observation.

On looking at Birdata on the Birds Australia site it seems this is an extension to the recorded range of the species: at least it fills in a gap in the arc of expansion: see Superb map all months NSW.JPG. 

Martin

On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 8:05 PM, martin butterfield <> wrote:

I have just been told of three recent observations of Superb Parrots on private property in the Hoskinstown area. 

On a couple of occasions it was a pair of birds (my informant wasn't sure if the non-adult-male bird was an immature or a female, so I am being a bit sloppy in my use of the p-word).  There are some old E. mannifera in the area so they may be exploring real estate.  I will update details as they become available: I hope to go and check the site tomorrow evening.

Martin

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