The rarely seen Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo (Lophochroa leadbeateri), also known as Leadbeater’s Cockatoo or Pink Cockatoo, is a medium-sized cockatoo restricted to arid and semi-arid inland areas of Australia.
With its soft-textured white and salmon-pink plumage and large, bright red and yellow crest, it is generally recognised as the most beautiful of all cockatoos.
It is named in honour of Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, who wrote “Few birds more enliven the monotonous hues of the Australian forest than this beautiful species whose pink-coloured wings and flowing crest might have embellished the air of a more voluptuous region”.
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Terrific photo Michael – a very beautiful bird. In colour he is very much like the pink and grey Galah that we know so well over here. The major differences seem to be in their eyes and the tops of their heads. Best wishes Peter
Yes, they are similar but they also have a larger comb. Thanks for commenting Pete.
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They are just the most beautiful parrots aren’t they.. I saw some at a wildlife park today and just watched them for ages.. lovely photo Michael :)
Yes, it is always exciting to spot them. Thanks Penny.
– Michael John
One of my fav Aussie parrots,well done Michael.
Me too! Thanks for the fave Warren.
– Michael John
Awww…so beautiful!!! great shot :o)
Thanks for commenting, and for the fave.
– Michael John
Great colours Mike. Love it.
Thanks for the fave Michael.
– Michael John
They certainly are. Thanks for the fave Kathy.
– Michael John
He’s beautiful
He sure is. Thank you.
– Michael John
A very pretty bird and such beautiful soft colours♥
They are nice birds. Thanks Bev.
– Michael John
Excellent shot of a beautiful Cockatoo! Instant fave! S:)x
Thank you for the great comment, and for the fave Sandra.
– Michael John
Thanks Ray.
– Michael John
Terrific photo Michael – a very beautiful bird. In colour he is very much like the pink and grey Galah that we know so well over here. The major differences seem to be in their eyes and the tops of their heads.
Best wishes
Peter
Yes, they are similar but they also have a larger comb. Thanks for commenting Pete.
– Michael John