I know it’s a Papuan hornbill and not an ex-parrot. It became an ex-hornbill in 1788.

“He's not pinin'! He's passed on! This parrot is no more! He has ceased to be! He's expired and gone to meet his maker! He's a stiff! Bereft of life, he rests in peace! If you hadn't nailed him to the perch he'd be pushing up the daisies! His metabolic processes are now history! He's off the twig! He's kicked the bucket, he's shuffled off his mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisible!! THIS IS AN EX-PARROT!!”
(John Cleese in the infamous “Dead Parrot” sketch in Monty Python’s Flying Circus in 1969 (yes 1969!))

(This is the only way I’m going to capture a reasonably sharp shot of a bird. I’m in awe of some of the bird photos on 365.)

[Diana]

Interesting shot and narrative. 1969 was a very special year for me as I was married in the summer of '69 ;-)

[Christine Sztukowski]

Awesome capture

[John Falconer]

@365projectorgchristine
Thanks Christine.

[John Falconer]

@ludwigsdiana
Thanks Diana. It seems a long time ago!but I remember those years very well.

[Susan Wakely]

A great capture and fun to be reminded of the dead parrot.

[Mags]

An interesting image of this long-gone bird.

[LTaylor]

wonderful

[Karen]

lol! John Cleese’s character certainly made his point!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great shot and I loved your narrative.

[John Falconer]

@mittens @cocokinetic @365projectltaylor @marlboromaam @wakelys
Thank you!

[Bill Davidson]

Super shot and narrative.

[Pat Knowles]

A very handsome stiff though!!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Super Narrative - I do remember those sketches - and a great stiff - the eye gives it away !!

[Angela]

Great reference!

[Agnes]

Very special

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely shot

[George]

Brings back great memories.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh dear, I love that sketch

[Rob Z]

Lol....

[Phil Howcroft]

great colour study John

[John Falconer]

@phil_howcroft @robz @koalagardens @gaf005 @ziggy77 @agnesvanderlindeicloudcom @angelar @beryl @happypat @billdavidson
Thank you again for taking the time to comment.

[Diane]

Love this photo and quote and your comments. I, too, am in awe of some of the bird photography on 365.

[Walks @ 7]

One of my favorite skits from Monty Python's Flying Circus. I too am in awe of my fellow 365'ers who can capture birds so amazingly.

[Kathy]

My goodness. Who knew it would keep it's deep color so long.

[Cathy]

Haha! That’s the only way I will get a clearly focused photo of a bird!

[Dorothy]

Yes, that’s the best way to get a clear focus! Great capture 🤣

[eDorre]

Good work and good giggle

[haskar]

Great shot and narrative. I don't have to photograph everything. It's enough that I can experience a wonderful moment in the bosom of nature. Let's not destroy this beauty.

[John Falconer]

@eudora @joysabin @randystreat @calm @illinilass @edorreandresen @haskar
Thanks for some great comments. I really appreciate it.

[Wylie]

Nicely said!

[Peter Dulis]

nice one

[Dave]

LOL nice

[Corinne C]

A great quote!
I applaud you capturing this once beautiful bird. It has been well preserved.

[Ruth Bourne]

😂

[John Falconer]

@roobee @corinnec @darchibald @pdulis @pusspup
Thank you! This poor bird was killed and mounted 240 years ago but the plumage is still beautiful.