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 averagebear 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.
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
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Oh my. Even when they're brawling, they're adorable!
ReplyDeleteTheir eyes are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos! The blue eye rings are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey 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!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteDelightful little devils! YAM xx
Fabulous shots!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of photo's Stewart....I could watch these antics all day :) I am linking in from WP and Cath's Camera today.
ReplyDeleteTheir azure area around the eyes is charming.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
They look playful. Beauties!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this documentary Stewart. It's wonderful to see these cockatoos playing with each other. They're very naughty !
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots! I do think they must be playing. What fun it must have been to watch!
ReplyDeleteso much personality
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos...Lots of action shots..It doesn't look as though there was any blood drawn.Love the eyes..Fun!!
ReplyDeleteInlinkz really made me jump thru hoops to join the party this time!!!
ReplyDeleteLike "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.
ReplyDeleteAs for your pretty little fighters, well, I've seen some rough courtships among geese and ducks.
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.
ReplyDeleteRough play me thinks!! Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Stewart!!! They look like little angels!!!!...:)jp
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