Origin of the name Gang Gang?

[Brian Fleming <>]

Mike Owen wrote:
> 
> Can anyone enlighten me as to the origin of the name "Gang Gang".
> Someone asked
> me recently how the Gang Gang Cockatoo got it's name and I haven't
> been able to
> find any reference to it.
> 
> cheers,
> 
> Mike Owen
> Queensland
I believe 'Gang Gang' is the aboriginal name for the bird, and like most
aboriginal names, based on the bird's call. As far as I am concerned, it
is what they say.
  Anthea Fleming in Melbourne

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