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Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo
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Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus)

Also Known As: Black Cockatoo, Funereal Cockatoo, Yellow-eared Cockatoo, Yellow-eared Black Cockatoo, Yellow-tailed Cockatoo, Wylah

There was quite a lot feeding by the side of the track as I was heading for one of my favourite spots for BIF pixs. When I got out of my car this lot moved a bit futher away.......
Habitat
Coastal
Location
Far South Coast of NSW
Date taken
3-11-08
Scientific name
Calyptorhynchus funereus
Equipment used
D700 Bigma @ 500 mm [email protected] f9 ISO 500..... monopod
....... many thanks..... the above image is a female bird...... the male has a dark beak and pink around the eye, there are other markings as well but the above are the main ID
 
WOW, beautiful!!! I had never before seen one of this in a close-up, let alone in a so detailed one!!! o:) Excellent job!!! :t: :t: :clap:
 

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