Wednesday 17 January 2018

Wild Bird Wednesday 286 - Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

More from the parrot family this week.  This is a Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) investigating a hole in a tree just around the corner from last week's flock of Eastern Rosellas.

Like most parrots, these birds are really rather smart.  They are also noisy, destructive and fun to watch.  I assume that I consider them 'fun to watch' because they are not destroying the wires and gutters of my house!

These birds are about 50cm long and can be found all over the eastern and northern parts of Australia.  Their voices can not really be described as melodic, but their raucous calls are a really iconic part of the bush soundscape in this part of the world.









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cheers - SM

27 comments:

  1. I liked this one. One of my favorite shots from Queensland is of a flying Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. Great shots!

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  2. It would be lovely to see this bird in the wild. They would never survive our Canadian winters.

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  3. Hello Stewart!:) How I would love to see one of these in my garden! Excellent captures of this Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo.:)

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  4. Beautiful bird! That yellow crest is awesome!

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  5. Over here they are all twitching the Ring-necked Parakeets for their year lists. Sad.

    Thanks for the link-up Stewart.

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  6. Hari OM
    I've a soft spot for them. We had a group who came and visited for treats along with the parakeets of an evening and we found that they learned not to destroy the fascias and soffits if they wanted to get any seed or nuts! As you say, bright birds! YAM xx

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  7. Now you're just rubbing it in that you have neater critters than we do.

    I call fowl.

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  8. Beautiful bird in several very attractive poses. He certainly has a mischievous look about him!

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  9. Such a lovely bird and obviously well mannered as well! Great photos. Cheers Diane.

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  10. It seems to me that most things in nature are the way they are for a reason ... so will you please explain to me how a beautiful bird like this has a raucous call ... there has to be a reason, right? Then there is the magnificent eagle who cackles like a chicken. Their call is so unlike thier majesty that movie makers use the call of the Red Tail Hawks in their sound tracks. This is a beautiful bird and your shots are perfection. As for your missing a few posts and comments, none of us are perfect ... but, don't let it happen again, HA!

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  11. That bird looks like he's got a lot of personality! Cute pics.

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  12. Great pictures of a beautiful bird! I may have to visit a zoo to see them :-))

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  13. The crest is a pretty addition!

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  14. I remember this species very well. It was common everywhere in the ACT. I am looking forward to renewing my acquaintance later this year.

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  15. What a beautiful name for a beautiful bird. Thanks, Stewart, for sharing and for hosting this meme. I seem to be birding a bit more regularly now! Greetings. Jo

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  16. Stewart, love this bird. Thanks for sharing

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  17. Hello, what a beautiful birds, great series of photos.
    Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

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  18. Beautiful bird..great shots..It must be fun to see them in their natural habitat..

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  19. What adorable, wonderful birds! Glad they aren't being destructive to your home!

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  20. I love seeing these birds in the wild! Where they belong - great captures, Stewart!

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  21. What a bird of beauty shot beautifully!

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  22. What a handsome bird - always a treat to see the birds in the wild where they belong.

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  23. It seems as if that bird knows how handsome he is! Beautiful bird ... certainly not a typical backyard bird for us over here.

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  24. How cool is he?!?!?!?! To see a bird like this in the wild, Stewart, must be exhilarating!!...:)JP

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