Callocephalon fimbriatum

Gang-gang Cockatoo at Curtin, ACT

Callocephalon fimbriatum at Curtin, ACT - 27 Aug 2021
Callocephalon fimbriatum at Curtin, ACT - 27 Aug 2021
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Callocephalon fimbriatum 27 Aug 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Callocephalon fimbriatum 27 Aug 2021 Amata
Unidentified 27 Aug 2021 ClaireH

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Nesting Gang-gangs in Curtin today!

3 comments

   27 Aug 2021
Nesting doesn't start till October - but they are checking out and preparing hollows at the moment. Preparation is the chewing of bark which they drop into the hollow forming a fine sawdust layer of up to 10cm from the hollow bottom. They usually check out multiple hollows and also they are a source of water as hollows like these often collect and pool rainwater. Would be very interested in any further Gang-gang sightings at this hollow. We are currently conducting research into Gang-gang nesting ecology and would very much appreciate sightings of Gang-Gangs in and around hollows and also any time you see them eating we would like a photo as we are building up information on their diet and how that may differ near nest trees.
ClaireH wrote:
   27 Aug 2021
Hi Michael
Thank you for information about the nesting preparation of Gang-gangs. I just assumed without researching. I am happy to check this location for eating habits/potential nest preparation.

ClaireH
   27 Aug 2021
Thanks Much appreciated

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