Orange-bellied Parrot, Australia, Tasmania, Melaleuca Jan 2018
Par Avion
Teetering on the very brink of extinction in the wild, the airborne daytrip to see this gorgeous parrot on its breeding grounds in the remote and beautiful Tasmanian southwest has to rate as one of the most exciting birding adventures there is
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Orange-bellied Parrot, Tasmania, Melaleuca Dec 2013
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Orange-bellied Parrot, Tasmania, Melaleuca Dec 2013
Critically endangered with only 17 wild birds this year. Captive releases have occurred this summer to boost the population.
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African Orange-bellied Parrot, Ethiopia, Langano November 2012
Nik Borrow
Seen well during the recent BirdQuest tour.
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Nik Borrow
Amateur photographer
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http://www.nikborrow.com
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Nik Borrow (Website: http://www.nikborrow.com) is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals and he is also co-author and sole illustrator of the award-winning "Birds of Western Africa" published by A&C Black. Other works include "Birds of Ghana" and "Birds of Senegal & The Gambia". He has traveled extensively in Africa and is an acknowledged expert on the regions avifauna. After studying Fine Art painting at Wimbledon School of Art he subsequently taught Art for many years at Pimlico School. Since 1992 he has been leading birdwatching tours and safaris for the specialist birding holiday company Birdquest |
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© Nik Borrow
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Orange-bellied Parrot, Tasmania, Australia, Melaleuca Dec 2010
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African Orange-Bellied Parrot, Ethiopia, Yabello 29 January 2011
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Orange-bellied Parrot, Australia, Tasmania October 2009
A spectacular species which is still teetering on the brink... Just sorting through pics from my back to back tours. More to follow... Birdquest site
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Orange-bellied Parrot (male), Tasmania, Australia, Melaleuca 29/11/08
This is a Phone-scope photo (Nokia/Leica!). One of the world's rarest parrots - but very easy to see!
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Orange-bellied Parrot, Australia, Tasmania - Melaleuca December 2007
This stunning male seen on the Melaleuca feeder, another 4 were seen later on. The local guide told us that there are no more than 128 birds left!
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Orange-bellied Parrot, Tasmania, Melaleuca October 2007
A few colourful parrots to brighten a dull winter's day! Seeing this one was a highlight of the tour, especially the scenic flights in 4 seaters across Tas to reach the breeding grounds. Made for a great day out, especially as we saw Ground Parrot a few m
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Orange-bellied Parrot, Tasmania, Australia, Melaleuca 20-12-2004
follow our trip to New Zealand, Tasmania and mainland Australia on www.splatzone.nl >> downside up!
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