Female Eclectus Parrot Resting is a photograph by Margaret Saheed which was uploaded on April 6th, 2013.
Female Eclectus Parrot Resting
Due to their amazing difference in color,for many years the male and female eclectus parrots were thought to be two different species. The female is... more
Title
Female Eclectus Parrot Resting
Artist
Margaret Saheed
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Due to their amazing difference in color,for many years the male and female eclectus parrots were thought to be two different species. The female is mostly bright red and bluish purple, whereas the male is mostly bright emerald green. The Australian eclectus parrot is the largest of the subspecies and is found in the far northeast on the Cape York Peninsula.
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April 6th, 2013
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Comments (27)
Maryse Jansen
Congratulations! Your image is now featured on the home page of The Best Of Down Under – Australia! Feel free to add your image to the Featured Images Archive 2020 discussion thread for prolonged exposure. LF
Jeff at JSJ Photography
Best "Color of Birds" contest entry you have here Margaret! Voted! L/F/V, ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Margaret Saheed replied:
Thanks Jeff. She looks even more colorful when she is with her emerald green mate!
Margaret Saheed
Digital Designs, thank you for featuring Female Eclectus Parrot Resting in your group, FAA Portraits - Birds.
Sarah Loft
Lovely colors!
Margaret Saheed replied:
Thanks Sarah. She looks even more dramatic when sitting with the bright emerald green male!
Margaret Saheed
Pravine, thank you for featuring my Female Eclectus Parrot Resting in your group, Feathers and Beaks.
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Jamie, thank you for choosing my Female Eclectus Parrot Resting as PHOTO of the WEEK in your group, Animal Photography.
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Robert, thank you for featuring my Female Eclectus Parrot Resting in your group, Photographic Excellence.
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Marie, thank you for featuring my Female Eclectus Parrot Resting in your group, Photography From Around The World.
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Carol, thank you for featuring my Female Eclectus Parrot Resting in your group, Feathers.
Geoff Crego
Margaret, this is a beautiful bird and a lovely composition. The colors and detail are wonderful. Great shot! Voted
Margaret Saheed
Wayne, thank you for featuring my Female Eclectus Parrot Resting in your group, Birds around the world.
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Eva, thank you for featuring my Female Eclectus Parrot Resting in your group, Birds Birds and More Birds.
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Didi, thank you for featuring my Female Eclectus Parrot Resting in your group, Parrots to Parakeets.