The Australian King Parrot Alisterus scapularis is endemic to eastern Australia (see range map). The adult male has a red head, breast, and lower undersides, with a blue band on the back of the neck. The wings are green and each has a pale green shoulder band, the tail is green, and the rump is blue. The plumage of the female is much different having a green head and breast, a grey beak, and the pale shoulder band is small or absent. Juveniles of both sexes have brown irises and a yellowish beak, and otherwise resemble the female.
These photos were taken at the Dunedin Aviary.

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