Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Leadbeater's Cockatoos (Major Mitchell Cockatoos)




These birds are breath taking beautiful with white wings and a bright pink body. Their crest is red and yellow. These birds are relatively small compared to other Cockatoos at about 15 inches in length and weighs about 3.5 - 4 kg. They often become aggressive as they mature. These birds are also destructive chewers, and have a very loud call at times.In wild they are usually found in pairs or in smaller groups , they feed on the ground or in the trees and prefers places close to water.They are native to inland Australia.

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