Red-collared Lorikeet

The male Red Collar is closest and appears to be protecting the female from the camera lens. He is going through an exaggerated slow bobbing display.
Note his eye pupils have closed and the orange iris is more prominent. This appears to be part of the display procedure.

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Last modified: 5 May 2000