" Pete 'n' Trish"  wrote in message
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> Hello there I feel your bird is likely to be either a budgie or a Bourke's
> parakeet . The Shell markings on the wings are distinctive for Budgies. I
> don't recognise this as a Rosella as our Rosellas in Aussie have a
different
> configuration. I feel Eastern Crimsons and some Mealy as well as about
three
> types of Lorikeets and Corellas and Galahs from the decking round the pool
> every day. If your bird is a budgie it beautifully marked and these little
> guys are so great at imitating and talking.
> trish in Sydney :)
>
I think the patch of feathers under the chin would rule out a Bourke. The
edges seem too distinct.




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