Its not often you get to use to hyphens in a birds name, but this week I give you that Red-Tailed Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) a large black cockatoo that is found over much of Norther Australia.
These birds were feasting on gum seeds at a number of locations near to Darwin. As you get can see they love hiding behind leaves and twigs, and generally making exposure difficult.
The birds with the bright red tail panels are males, and the others are young birds or females. They all have wonderful, far-carrying voices.
These birds were feasting on gum seeds at a number of locations near to Darwin. As you get can see they love hiding behind leaves and twigs, and generally making exposure difficult.
The birds with the bright red tail panels are males, and the others are young birds or females. They all have wonderful, far-carrying voices.
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That crest made a surprise appearance!
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ReplyDeleteA lovely looking bird and I am glad that you got the two differences in tail colour. Wonderful crest and a great shot to have captured it. Hope all is well over there, Stay safe. Diane
ReplyDeleteA cool bird! I saw them when I lived in Australia, but I didn't know they had red markings under the tail.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots of a magnificent bird! YAM xx
It looks comical in that fifth photo.
ReplyDeleteYes these birds are really loud. I used to see them feasting on a tree outside my duaghters house in Australia and you always found them at Mission beach. You heard them before you could see them. Thanks for hosting and have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good week!
He looks really unique.
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All the best!
I have this upswelling of longing and nostalgia for Australia whenever I see your posts, Stewart, so I am charging you personally with ensuring that the borders for birders are open and welcoming by this time next year. No excuses will be accepted!
ReplyDeleteQuite the handsome bird!
ReplyDeleteHe even gave you his full headress plume! He's handsome!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting looking bird! I do love to see birds from other countries.
ReplyDeleteInteresting bird. Not too many have two colors in their names.
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome bird! The red tail highlights are divine. Lovely series of photographs; greetings from Sri Lanka!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photographs of a unique bird, Stewart! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteInteresting appearance. Thanks for hosting.
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