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So it appears I have learned something. I didn't
know that. 10's of thousands seems a bit extreme?
-----Original Message-----
From:
Mike Owen <>
To:
<>
Date:
Tuesday, 14 August 2001 8:37
Subject: Re: [BIRDING-AUS] Re:
parrot identification
Ronald Orenstein
wrote:
>
> I disagree. The description specifically
referred to the large size
> (bigger than a King Parrot), thick and
heavy bill and maroon shoulder
> patch, all features of the
Alexandrine (which should be P. eupatria)
> and not the
Ring-neck. There is no reason why an escaped Alexandrine
> could
not show up in Australia - the bird is common in aviculture.
>
While not as common as Ringneck parrots, the Alexandrine is
still
present in Australia in the 10's of thousands, with many in
the
Toowoomba area. It is commonly kept both in aviculture and as a
pet
bird. The description supplied exactly fitted that of the
Alexandrine
Parrot - undoubtedly an escaped aviary or pet
bird.
cheers,
Mike Owen
Sunshine Coast
Australian
Rep.
World Parrot Trust
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