We found this quiet and unobtrusive parrot in male-female pairs in many locations across the Gluepot reserve when we were there in August 2023. A pair quietly feeding in a species of saltbush (possibly Black Blue Bush – Maireama pyramidata) at the Babbler campground gave a good opportunity for photos although the female mostly remained semi-concealed within the bush while feeding.
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The pair were eating the soft green seeds of the salt bush – they spent a good half hour continuously feeding exclusively on this food source which was widespread across the reserve.
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