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Jacko

Jacko

Jacko is a female Sulphur-crested cockatoo who resides at Billabong Sanctuary here in North Queensland. Here she is seen stripping leaves from branches, a commo...
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Jacko is a female Sulphur-crested cockatoo who resides at Billabong Sanctuary here in North Queensland. Here she is seen stripping leaves from branches, a common activity when not feeding. These birds are prolific here, as I drive to and from work they can be seen by the side of the road eating grass seeds. They are loud with a raucous screech and very cheeky!
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Apr, 2018

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They are raucous because they know you will hear them, stop and feed them seeds. Jacko is smart, Sal. Great photo x

Oh indeed Mick, they're smart creatures and thanks heaps xx

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Love it...thanks for sharing!

Thanks and you're welcome!

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