Hi Listers,
I have been unsubscribed from this list for a long time, but have
resubscribed today to ask if Galahs and Little Corellas are known to
cross-breed in the wild.
The reason for asking is that I was watching a mixed flock of Long-Billed
and Little Corellas in Jamieson Park, Penrith today (probably over 200 birds
total). And managed to photograph these two chicks.
See http://www.routeriter.com/images/Crosses%20008-medium.jpg
Chicks had typical Galah grey back and black under tail feathers, but white
heads with pink cheeks and blue eye patches. Breast feathers were a mottled
pink/white. They always fed with the Little Corella shown beside them in the
photo. I have further photos if anyone is interested.
Mike
Penrith, NSW.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/ozbirds
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