The ‘diagnostic red frons’ is still missing from the Ground Parrot in the 8th ed as it was in the 7th. I added mine in with a red pen. Mark —–Original Message—– From: Birding-Aus [mailto:birding-aus-bounces@birding-aus.org] On Behalf Of Tony Russell Sent: Saturday, 24 January 2015 11:04 AM To: ‘Peter’; ‘Martin Butterfield’; ‘Bob’ Cc: ‘birding-aus’ Subject: … Read more
Hi all, There has been (another) change to the way that birders access Hexham Swamp in the Hunter Estuary, NSW. Previously, birders were directed to go down Woodlands Close and then be escorted through a worksite for a major rail infrastructure project before coming out on the old pipeline track where the birds are seen. … Read more
Keith & Lindsay, I would like to join the folks who have said thanks for the memories. You squeezed my wife and I in for a brief stay in between tour groups in October 2013. We greatly appreciated your efforts and hospitality. Good luck with your next venture and please let me know if you … Read more
Hi Ashwin, IOC 5.1 lists all Cyanoramphus you mentioned as separate species (see below). Cheers, Nikolas Cyanoramphus Bonaparte, 1854 † Black-fronted Parakeet Cyanoramphus zealandicus (Latham, 1790) PO : Tahiti (Society Is.) † Raiatea Parakeet Cyanoramphus ulietanus (Gmelin, JF, 1788) PO : Raiatea I. (Society Is.) New Caledonian Parakeet Cyanoramphus saisseti Verreaux, J & Des Murs, … Read more