Major Mitchells in Sydney

[" Chris Lloyd" <>]

WIRES takes quite a few MMC and most show some behavioural signs (e.g. reaction 
to cage wire and even crop needles) that they are escapees. Often the bird 
comes in emaciated or with an infection particularly during the more humid 
months. The latter may reflect the individual birds failure to forage or the 
species specific requirements of habitat or food sources at times of the year. 
We are yet to come across one we were convinced was a wild bird. Ciao
Chris Lloyd
Training Officer
WIRES
PO Box 260
Forestville NSW 2087
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