What is the native habitat of the Rose-Breasted Cockatoo? In their native Australia, the Rose-Breasted Cockatoo is plentiful and common. Australians have nicknamed them “Rosie.” They are also called galahs. At present thery are relatively new to America, but popularity is increasing. What does the Rose-Breasted Cockatoo look like? Rosies have beautiful rose-pink breast, a […]
Australian Birds
Parakeet
Where does the Parakeet come from? The Budgerigar or “Budgie” is native to Australia. It is known as the Parakeet in the U.S. they were named Budgerigar by the Aborigines of Australia. What does the Parakeet look like? Budgies are very small birds weighing approximately 80 gms. Wild Budgies have green bodies with striping patterns […]
Palm Cockatoo
Where is the Palm Cockatoo from? The Palm Cockatoo comes from Australia and New Guinea. It lives mostly in rain forests. What does the Palm Cockatoo look like? The body and head of the Palm Cockatoo is dark grey to black. It’s about 49-68 cm. long and weighs 500-1,000 gms. It is the second largest […]
Greater Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo
Where is the Greater Sulfur Crested Cockatoo from? The Sulfur Crested Cockatoo is native to Australia. Some have also been seen in Indonesia and New Guinea. What does the Greater Sulfur Crested Cockatoo look like? The Sulfur Crested Cockatoo is a beautiful white bird with a yellow crest. The tail and undersides of the wings […]
Cockatiel
Where does the Cockatiel come from? The Cockatiel is native to inland Australia. It inhabits the wetlands and bush. As Australia does not allow the export of native wildlife, Cockatiels are bred in captivity. What does the Cockatiel look like? The Cockatiel is kin to the Cockatoo, but smaller. The Cockatiel’s yellow crest is erect […]