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27 June 2025
A touch of winter colour – the King Parrot

By Ian Davidson and Chris Tzaros

KING Parrots are one of the most unmistakable and well-loved birds of North East Victoria, captivating people with their gaudy colours, friendly nature and distinctive piercing call, like a playground swing hinge in need of a good oil!

But King Parrots have not always been resident here in Wangaratta.

Historically, they were autumn-winter migrants, moving down from ...

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