It's a somewhat curious one Bron. The bird is suffering from beak and
feather disease. It would be unusual (especially during non-breeding
season) for an adult to beg from another - and I'm cautious about
talking about altruism in animals - so I'd suggest this is a young bird
which has contracted the virus.
Others may well have more informed opinions.
cheers
Ian
Bron King wrote:
I wonder if someone with special interest in/knowledge of sccs could
tell me whether the bird in my photo is very old, very young, sick or
"other".
The bird closer to it responded repeatedly to its loud pleading over
the afternoon by feeding it. Is this parenting or atruism?
http://picasaweb.google.com/bronkin/Cockatoo
Thanks
Bronwyn
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