Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Wild Bird Wednesday 375 - Little Corella

These pictures were taken a while ago - but I have been saving them.

In autumn large (and sometimes very large) flocks of Little Corellas (Cacatua sanguinea) appear in Melbourne.  The feed on the seeds of many of the street trees, and also dig for roots on sports fields and ovals.

This pair of birds were part of a flock that appeared at a sports oval near to my house.  Little Corellas, like most of the broader family of parrots, seem to be smarter than the average bear bird.  I am not really sure of the significance of the 'fights' that occur between pairs of birds - but the battles do seem rather playful.  My parrot books suggest that they are in fact playing.













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19 comments:

  1. Sharon Wagner25 September 2019 at 03:56

    Oh my. Even when they're brawling, they're adorable!

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  2. Recep Hilmi TUFAN | rehitu.com25 September 2019 at 03:59

    Their eyes are so beautiful!

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  3. Brian King25 September 2019 at 04:27

    Fantastic photos! The blue eye rings are beautiful!

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,25 September 2019 at 06:03

    They are wonderful birds, Stewart, and I choose to believe they are playing. No birds ever LOOKED more playful. I am anxious to say hello to them again!

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  5. Ranten25 September 2019 at 06:37

    Beautiful birds!

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  6. Yamini MacLean25 September 2019 at 07:45

    Hari OM
    Delightful little devils! YAM xx

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  7. Lady Fi25 September 2019 at 13:59

    Fabulous shots!

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  8. Cath25 September 2019 at 16:42

    Great set of photo's Stewart....I could watch these antics all day :) I am linking in from WP and Cath's Camera today.

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  9. italiafinlandia25 September 2019 at 16:45

    Their azure area around the eyes is charming.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Marie Smith25 September 2019 at 21:29

    They look playful. Beauties!

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  11. Nathailes SANTA MARIA26 September 2019 at 00:49

    Thank you for this documentary Stewart. It's wonderful to see these cockatoos playing with each other. They're very naughty !

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  12. Hudie26 September 2019 at 00:50

    Wonderful shots! I do think they must be playing. What fun it must have been to watch!

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  13. Author R. Mac Wheeler26 September 2019 at 02:27

    so much personality

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  14. This N That26 September 2019 at 02:47

    Wonderful photos...Lots of action shots..It doesn't look as though there was any blood drawn.Love the eyes..Fun!!

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  15. This N That26 September 2019 at 02:59

    Inlinkz really made me jump thru hoops to join the party this time!!!

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  16. Linda26 September 2019 at 14:47

    Like "This N That," I had trouble joining in. I think something's going on with Google, or maybe the internet is just overloaded with news seekers.

    As for your pretty little fighters, well, I've seen some rough courtships among geese and ducks.

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  17. Rosie26 September 2019 at 19:43

    Great shots of these little corellas. I hadn't realised they had the blue around their eyes as I have never been able to see them close up. Thanks.

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  18. Rhodesia26 September 2019 at 22:55

    Rough play me thinks!! Cheers Diane

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  19. Anonymous27 September 2019 at 04:34

    Oh my gosh, Stewart!!! They look like little angels!!!!...:)jp

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