Gosh, Topkapi Palace in Istanbul
is being very specific. Not that I had any idea where or what that is, but easy to find via computer. It would appear to be well within the birds’ range, as shown in the map that
Geoffrey put out on Tuesday.
From: Canberrabirds [
On Behalf Of Robert Parnell via Canberrabirds
Sent: Wednesday, 13 August, 2025 10:55 PM
To: Rod Mackay; Bird Chat line
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Out of area - ID Please?
There are 4 photos of RRPs on Canberra Nature Map.
Also quite common in the grounds of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
On Tue, 12 Aug 2025 at 13:24, Rod Mackay via Canberrabirds <> wrote:
While visiting the Pioneer Park Museum in Dalby yesterday I got to discussing the local birds with the owner. She asked me if I could identify the bird in the attached photo (I hope the photo’s not too big) which has visited the park’s bird feeder in recent
times. Whilst I was unable to provide an answer I assured her I was in contact with some experts who could …
I believe it’s leucistic, probably a parakeet of some kind, an escapee from someone’s aviary. Anyone able to help please?
Cheers
Rod
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