Cockatoos teasing
Cockatoos are playful, sociable creatures. Yesterday I watched a pair of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos high in a gum tree. One of them was grooming. The other was teasing its companion, prodding it and seeming very satisfied with the startled response.
A couple of minutes later both of them flare their wings and crests, squawking gleefully.
Common name: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Scientific name: Cacatua galerita
Approximate length: 50 cm
Date spotted: 8 October 2016
Season: Spring
Location: Manly Dam Park, New South Wales, Australia
Latitude/longitude: 33°46’51.5″S 151°14’51.7″E
Posted on 2016/10/09, in Cockatoo and tagged birds, birdsong, birdwatching, Cockatoo, parrots, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Sydney birds. Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.
Sydney Birder 
What great captures of these wonderful birds! Cockatoos are quite comical birds at times, and I loved that video of the cockatoo being teased. Very funny. 🙂