Callocephalon fimbriatum

Gang-gang Cockatoo at Hughes, ACT

Callocephalon fimbriatum at Hughes, ACT - 6 Mar 2023
Callocephalon fimbriatum at Hughes, ACT - 6 Mar 2023
Callocephalon fimbriatum at Hughes, ACT - 6 Mar 2023
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Callocephalon fimbriatum 9 Mar 2023 CarbonAI
Callocephalon fimbriatum 9 Mar 2023 LisaH

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I thought these were the section 66 pair. However, the female had two striking id features - on either side of her head, she had underlying red feathers - almost looked like she had been grasped by a bird of prey, with talons leaving blood on either side of her head. However, on looking at the photos, I believe these are red feathers underlying grey feathers. I will keep a look out, in case she becomes an identifiable bird

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   9 Mar 2023
Thanks Old females can develop red feathers on their heads - would be a good ID feature
LisaH wrote:
   9 Mar 2023
Oh, interesting. Thank you. I learn something every day on CNM!!

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