Burung Bayan Nuri
Long-tailed Parakeet (Psittacula longicauda) ~ Male in commanding position
Chasing the Common Myna away
Male looking at Female
Courting ritual
Finally the kissThe same ritual as observe by Yen Loong Lean-
"The male bird, standing in front of the female bird would turn its head around rapidly (about 4 to 8 turns), then they would engaged in a passionate kiss for about 3 seconds (as in the attached pic). After pausing for a few seconds, the whole procedure would be repeated several times before they flew off"
click here for another example of same species (from Oriental Bird Club)
Local name: Bayan Nuri, Malayan Red-cheeked Parakeet
Habitat Forests, forest edge, wooded areas
Size (cm) 41
Size (cm) 41
