Glossy Black Cockatoo

Scientific Name: Calyptorhynchus lathami

Population Estimate: 17K

Range / Habitat: Endemic to Australia, where found in dry forest in the southeastern corner of the country.

Field Notes: Large, black cockatoo with red tail panels. Female with yellow splotches on face. Other black cockatoos in Australia differ in either tail panel or head markings.

Personal Notes: A spectacular sighting by Richard while on the Princes Highway at the border of New South Wales and Victoria.

Galah

Scientific Name: Eolophus roseicapilla

Population Estimate: Unknown, but Least Concern status

Range / Habitat: Endemic to Australia where found in woodlands, grasslands, and urban areas throughout the country.

Field Notes: Large, loud grey bird with pink head and neck. Unmistakable in range.

Personal Notes: "The pigeon of Canberra."

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Scientific Name: Cacatua galerita

Population Estimate: Unknown, but Least Concern status

Range / Habitat: Year-round in forested and artificial landscapes on the eastern and northern areas of Australia in addition to Paupa New Guinea.

Field Notes: Large, all-white parrot with long yellow crest. Unmistakable in range.

Personal Notes: An excellent find in the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne, made even better since the camera was malfunctioning but Richard managed to the bottom photo anyway. Tens of birds later seen at Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney.