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2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

Red-crowned parakeet (kākāriki), Matiu/Somes Island, New Zealand
Dinner Interrupted

Species: Red-crowned parakeet (kākāriki) | Location: Matiu/Somes Island, New Zealand

A kākāriki pauses while eating, seemingly posing for the camera.

About The Photographer

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Alex Wiles is a conservation photographer and environmental educator based out of Omaha, Nebraska. His interest in conservation initiatives takes him around the world where he documents the challenges faced by wildlife and the work of those who wish to protect it.

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