King Parrot
There are days When not even a magpie’s shadow Or a silhouette can be seen And then, today comes in bright colours - Not one, but half a dozen King Parrots come to my garden green Vermillion and moss They streak through skies of blue - While I admire, these birds have grace Not galah’s silence Nor ruckus of cockatoos white They're thoughtful, like glowing summer days Their whistles float all afternoon, As I listen, eyes closed, and think This world has balance, but only found When you throw away the scales And let perfect days float without Demands of colour, sound... 13 th Jan’ 2026 Based on true incidents - The Australian king parrot is a strikingly vibrant bird native to the humid forests and well-treed suburban gardens along Australia's east coast. Unlike other parrots such as cockatoos or galahs that thrive in open urban environments, Australian king parrots prefer dense rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests. They are l...
