A high-pitched whistle drew me to the window early on Friday morning. A King Parrot perched on a nearby tree to take stock of the neighbourhood.

Here’s a zoomed-in view of the same photo:

Common name: Australian King Parrot

Scientific name: Alisterus scapularis

Approximate length: 44 cm

Date spotted: 6 July 2018 (Winter)

Location: Allambie Heights, New South Wales, Australia