Rose-ringed parakeet, Psittacula krameri, and sulphur-crested cockatoo, Cacatua galerita.

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Rose-ringed parakeet, Psittacula krameri, and sulphur-crested cockatoo, Cacatua galerita. Chromolithograph by unknown artist/engraver from Mary and Elizabeth Kirby's "Beautiful Birds in Far-Off Lands," T. Nelson, London, 1872. Mary Kirby (1817-1893) and Elizabeth Kirby (1823-1873) were two Victorian sisters who wrote many natural history books for children.

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Size: 4424px × 6189px
Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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