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They travel in flocks
delia todd

They travel in flocks (Nymphicus hollandicus)

... and a flock came in to drink. It's a mixed group with the males having the red-spotted creamy face; the females and juveniles are rather duller.
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Habitat
Outback dam
Location
Bowra Reserve, Cunnamulla, Queensland
Date taken
10 October, 2019
Scientific name
Nymphicus hollandicus
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
Birdwatching mode
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bievreJJ
there's twelve of them, Delia, you sure these aren't apostlebirds LOL, wonderful capture of these thirsty beauties, love it, many tfs!!
 
Stanley Jones
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Brilliant action and behavioral picture of this flock of Cockatiel drinking with a mix of males and females. Exceptional work D! TFS!
 

Media information

Category
Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
Added by
delia todd
Date added
View count
204
Comment count
9

Image metadata

Device
NIKON COOLPIX P900
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
170.0 mm
Exposure time
1/640 second(s)
ISO
100
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
BF Cockatiel group 10 October 2019.jpg
File size
292.9 KB
Date taken
Thu, 10 October 2019 8:39 AM
Dimensions
1080px x 516px

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