tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18783751.post5100144943430058789..comments2023-11-12T21:16:10.098+11:00Comments on Birds in Tasmania: Visit from an Escapee!BirdingTashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341646998037894004noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18783751.post-11683007676356000302011-04-01T09:03:45.958+11:002011-04-01T09:03:45.958+11:00Hi Neil,
Yes, I think you're quite corre...Hi Neil,<br /> Yes, I think you're quite correct. The lack of colouring has made it more difficult. Looking at Forshaw's "Parrots of the World", I think I should have looked closer at the size of the bird. The Alexandrine's is somewhat larger, although guessing at the size of birds in the field, can be a challenge. Thanks for the info..BirdingTashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341646998037894004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18783751.post-81981894500586118702011-04-01T08:25:09.480+11:002011-04-01T08:25:09.480+11:00Interesting post we think it may be a Female Rose-...Interesting post we think it may be a Female Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)Widespread resident of Indian Subcontinent.Green head and blue-green tip to tail. Male has black chin stripe and pink collar.<br /><br />Ref Pocket Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614941703303528719noreply@blogger.com