John Luff, Kiss of Life (ANIMALS 2026)

Australian King parrot (Alisterus scapularis) parents bringing their babies out for the first time each spring/summer is always an event to look forward to. These three photos show both parents patiently feeding their ravenous offspring: Image 1 in a lychee tree; Image 2 in a jacaranda tree and in Image 3 the whole family gather in a crepe myrtle tree one late afternoon. [All text and images ©John Luff / JL Images]

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