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Blue-faced parrot-finch        Images © Mark A. Chappell

Blue-faced parrot-finches have a very small range in Australia and even within that range their distributions are patchy and irregular.   Consequently they are among the most sought-after and challenging species for visiting birders.   We found these at a site at the base of Mt. Bartle Frere on the Atherton Tableleands in far-north Queensland.  They were rather shy and did not permit close approach.   While searching for them, we encountered a number of extremely nice people.

  • Canon 1D3, 500 mm IS lens plus 2X extender (2009)