Watchful Cockatoo

Widely distributed especially in eastern Australia, the Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) is a popular Australian icon with a raucous screech. Once kept as pets (often under appalling conditions) 'cockies' were children's favourites because they are adept mimics of the human voice. Examples are 'hello cockie' or one I knew years ago which said 'what the devil's the matter' whenever the back door was opened.

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