Abstract
One of the most memorable moments of a recent holiday was when Ron Johnson exclaimed, "Listen! That is a racket-tailed parrot!" We focused our attention at the top of a large tree and, after a few moments, this exquisitely pastel-coloured parrot came into view. But at that height the subtle lavender, gold and pink contrasts of this beautiful bird were not apparent. Then he flew down lower and perched quite conspicuously on the more exposed limb of another tree. Here I admired him for several minutes.
