Aside from poultry, I don't usually think of food when I look at a bird. I see pretty, winged creatures with beautiful songs and colors.
When I first saw a pic of Major Mitchell's Cockatoo, that continued — until I saw a second pic where the bird's crest was displayed and suddenly all I wanted was candy corn.
When I first saw a pic of Major Mitchell's Cockatoo, that continued — until I saw a second pic where the bird's crest was displayed and suddenly all I wanted was candy corn.
And I don't even like candy corn that much. It's just childhood nostalgia.
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I'm sure that after I eat a couple, I'll be over the craving.
These medium-sized cockatoos go by a whole bunch of names.
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"Wee juggler" is my favorite. So cute!
They are named after Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, who was a surveyor and explorer in Australia, where they live.
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Sadly, this large territorial need also makes habitat loss difficult for the wild population.
However, these beauties are very popular as pets, for obvious reasons.
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So it's very important to do your research before bringing one into your home, since they can live as long as 80 years in captivity.