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Australian king parrot

Alisterus scapularis

The Australian king Parrot is a member of the Psittacidae family.
Native to the east coast of Australia, it tends to live in eucalyptus woodlands, thick waterfront scrub or secondary forests, where it feeds on fruit and seeds.
The pair shows a difference in color. The photo shows a male. The Australian king Parrot is rare or low-density at the periphery of its range. Elsewhere, it is relatively common. It is not listed or protected in any way.

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