Hi Philip
Ryu also questioned why it could not be a wildling, having had relevant
experience with Crimson x Eastern hybrids.
I am happy to go with Ryu's and your views.
regards
Con
On 11/20/2019 1:11 PM, Philip Veerman wrote:
> I agree with you about the hybrid. I see no reason though to suppose (based
> on plumage - or anything else) that it indicates an aviary bred bird, rather
> than a wildling hybrid. These hybrids happen often enough from wild birds, to
> not evoke captive origin. Not saying it isn't, but (presumably) being a
> hybrid, then being captive bred or not would not change its appearance.
>
> The other thing of interest is these hybrids seem to always associate with
> Crimson Rosellas, rather than Eastern Rosellas. I wonder how that happens and
> if we are missing something here.
>
> Philip
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Con Boekel
> Sent: Wednesday, 20 November, 2019 11:22 AM
> To: canberrabirds chatline
> Subject: [canberrabirds] Hybrid Crimson x Eastern Rosella
>
> This image was taken at the ANBG on 19 November 2019. The hybrid was moving
> in company with a single adult Crimson Rosella.
>
> I assume that the plumage indicates an aviary bred bird rather than a
> wildling hybrid. But I am not sure about.
>
> regards
>
> Con
>
>
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