They are fairly quiet bird compared to some of the other Cockatoo family, and seem to group in 2s or 3s rather than the large flocks of say the Red-tailed Black Cockatoos. Quite a stunning bird.Īlthough the females don't have the loud head-dress, they have a beautiful, subtle set of colours on their front. The gang-gang cockatoo is a parrot found in the cooler and wetter forests and woodlands of Australia, particularly alpine bushland. Australia’s commonest and most widespread. The word ‘cockatoo’ has its origins in Malay and means ‘vice’ or ‘grip’ because of their incredibly strong beak. In captivity, cockatoos have a lifespan similar to humans. The males have a lovely red crest on its head, and the feathers on the body are a grey base with little white ends, and there are some greenish tinges on the wings among the grey feathers. Cockatoos have a preferred footedness analogous to human handedness. We have managed to get to stay at Halls Gap before the crowds of Christmas-New Year's revellers so it is peaceful EXCEPT for the billions of Cicadas that fill the air in the valley.One advantage of this is the Gang Gangs seem to think the cicadas are a delicacy so they are also here in large numbers. As much as we are looking forward to seeing all the relatives again very soon, it is nice to have a relaxing few days just as our small family unit. We have called in to Halls Gap on our way to Melbourne for the regular festive season visit. I think especially in his post here. Finally I have some photos of Gang Gangs which are not from 500 metres away I can legitimately call my own. I have always been a little bit jealous of Pete Shanley's photos of the Gang Gang Cockatoos.

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