Little Corella, Cacatua sanguinea, also known as the bare-eyed cockatoo (or as the Birdirra among the Yindjibarndi people of the central and western Pilbara), photographed south of Perth in the state of Western Australia. This bird was with a small flock that were feeding on gum nuts by picking them up and tipping their head back. It did look like a bunch of pirates swilling rum!
Image: David Stowe, 27 February 2010. [larger view]. I encourage you to purchase images from fine photographer.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 1/500s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso800.
Question: This Australian mystery bird has a talent that exceeds that of all its close relatives. Can you tell me what that talent is?
Response: Unique among the 21 species of cockatoos, the Little Corella can be an excellent talker. The function of vocal mimicry in parrots is not known.
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