Nestled...

Nestled amongst the foliage this young ringneck parrot seemed at ease posing for a few photos. They are curious little birds, and live in either pairs or a small flock. This one was with it's two doting parents who were just out of sight hidden by the leaves. 

They eat a diet of some fruits, seeds, flowers, insects and nectar. They do need tree hollows for breeding, and with the constant destruction of habitat by humans this is likely to cause a problem for the species. Another threat to their survival is from the rainbow lorikeet, which has invaded Western Australia from the east. They are aggressive little birds and will often commandeer the ringnecks nesting hollow.

They are normally active in the mornings and evenings, especially in the summer months...