The Red-capped Parrot (Purpureicephalus spurius), also called the Pileated Parakeet is an Australian species of broad-tailed parrot. I took the first 3 shots at Foxes Lair. The middle one is a juvenile.
The species occurs from the Moore River southwards in southwestern Australia. Its natural habitat is Marri (Corymbia calophylla), but has adpated to farmland, orchards and suburban landscapes in Perth. Sadly some farmers consider them a pest and will shoot them.
Bird watchers have the best chances of seeing them at Foxes Lair, Dryandra Woodland, Stirling Range and a few lucky people in the Perth area see them in their backyards! Use your miles to get to Australia, then any of these destinations is a few hours drive from Perth.
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This charming bi-lingual book is about an Aboriginal legend of the Red-capped Parrot which is called “Kaawar” in their language. I bought a copy at the gift shop at Yanchep National Park but it can also be ordered online.
Kaawar book
LEARN MORE ABOUT RED-CAPPED PARROTS
VIDEOS
Foraging in the grass at Bremer Bay, WA
Short but a good close up of a wild bird. Most videos were of captive parrots so I took the best I could find!