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Cockatiel (female)
Nymphicus hollandicus
-20.31, 119.25
Field Notes
Description:
A female Cockatiel in the wild! The Cockatiel is an unusual member of the cockatoo family. It is small in size, and has a slender body and long pointed tail, which is more characteristic of the smaller parrots. Its plumage is mostly grey, paler below, with a white wing patch, orange cheeks and a distinctive pointed crest. - Birdlife Like Budgerigars, there are several colour variations but I believe the grey colour is the wild Cockatiels.
Habitat:
There was a pair looking for a nesting site in the trees along the De Grey River at the De Grey River rest stop.
Spotting of the male: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1866816003
Notes:
I have only ever seen wild Cockatiels on about five separate occasions. So, it was a pleasant surprise to see this one and her mate flying around at the rest stop area in the morning. These beautiful little birds are endemic to Australia.
Reference: The Michael Morcombe eGuide to Australian Birds, Mobile App.
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