Others have correctly pointed out that these are Asian (not African)
parrots. In answer to: "So I was just wondering if it might be possible for
a tame bird to become acquainted with wild birds? Has anyone heard of this
happening before?'
Yes that is I suggest typical. I have published on that on page 56 of my
book: "Canberra Birds: A Report on the first 21 years of the Garden Bird
Survey". With this line: "many exotic or native species of escaped or
released pet birds or their progeny, are observed. It is common for escaped
native parrots to associate with similar sized common native species and
they may survive for extended periods." And yes I could have left out the
first word "native" in that last sentence.
Philip
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Sent: Friday, 24 October 2014 8:13 AM
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Subject: African Ringneck
Hi everyone,
An interesting observation this morning as I was parking my car in Eveleigh,
I spotted an African Ringneck feeding in a small tree with 2 Galahs. The
birds were only about 2 metres away from me, so I got a really good look at
it before it left. The Galah's weren't too fussed with the birds, as all 3
of them flew off together a short time later. It made me wonder whether the
Ringneck had become acquanted with the Galahs, or if it was just coincidence
that those birds were together at that time. So I was just wondering if it
might be possible for a tame bird to become acquainted with wild birds? Has
anyone heard of this happening before?
Regards,
Mark
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