Galah or Rose-breasted Cockatoo - Eolophus roseicapilla

Young bird in the process of learning to fly. Observed him being feed by parent bird and then climbing onto the end of the branch and practicing the lift off

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Christine Young

Lion

Wonderful shot, Ernst! they must be fun to watch. Posted 3 years ago
1. Mark Ridgway
  
  Lion
  
  Definitely one of the great entertainers here. All our cockies are crazy. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ernst
    
    Lion
    
    And sometimes suicidal on the road,flying straight into oncoming cars. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Really?! I can't imagine! Posted 3 years ago

Neptune

Lion

Nice shot! Posted 3 years ago

The Galah

The Galah, also known as the Rose-breasted Cockatoo is one of the most common and widespread cockatoos, and it can be found in open country in almost all parts of mainland Australia.

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Similar species: Parrots

Species identified by Ernst