On Fri, 25 Apr 1997 18:08:01 +1000 (EST) Paul Fennell <>
wrote:
>At this time, large flocks, (over 500) of Sulphur Crested Cockatoos can be
>seen on the ground in paddocks around Canberra. There has also been a small
>group in the large Blakely's Red Gum which overhangs my driveway. They
>appear to be taking lerps of the leaves. They are also pruning the tree and
>dropping the cuttings all over the driveway. Twigs and small branches are
>nipped off and discarded.
>
>I can't recall seeing this before in this tree. Is it common for SCCs to do
>this?
Dear Paul
Pruning trees of various species is very common behaviour for Sulphur-crested
Cockatoos as well as Long-billed and Little Corellas. Sometimes the ground
underneath is totally carpeted with prunings. I suspect this is part of beak
maintenance behaviour.
I have not seen these birds removing lerps, but will look out for this
activity,
thanks to your posting.
Cheers
Ian
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Ian Temby
Wildlife Damage Control Officer
Secretary, BIRDS Australia Parrot Association
Flora and Fauna Branch
Department of Natural Resources and Environment
4/250 Victoria Parade
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002
AUSTRALIA
Phone 613 9412 4429
Fax 613 9412 4586
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