Hi all
I took this photo of a green cockatoo yesterday afternoon on my back roof
Not sure who painted it lol, but it was an eye opener
Green cockatoo
- Craig52
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The bird in the FB page was more sulfur green/yellow Arthur. Craigarthur wrote:I'd say green food colouring, and someone with too much time on his hands
If you could catch it, it should be obvious if it has been 'enhanced'
Don't know of any green mutations in any parrot species
- Norse
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Coloured ide say too its left hand side is solid green but right hand side was very patchy with no green in head at all, we tried to see if it was tame but was a wild as the flock, was justa surprise and something different for the kids to see
projects atm Normal and AY Gouldians, Red zebs and java's
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Maybe it has been the main culprit in wrecking someones roof or TV reception and they decided to "shoot" it with a water gun full of dye? These guys are not usually as destructive as the Galahs and Corellas but all can undo screws and make a nuisance of themselves. And some people can get frustrated with them, while not actually wanting to do any real harm.
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- David2406
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There are some blue ones getting around Sydney as well, there was an article in the SMH about it.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/what-happened ... og4db.html
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/what-happened ... og4db.html
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Sounds like a group of people with dye in their water pistols were up to a prank when the cockies happened along and got added to the prank.
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- CathyCraftz
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It might have been nesting on or eating something that contains a dye. IT IS NOT A MUTATION, THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT NATURAL.
Have a nice day!
Sincerely, Cathy
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Sincerely, Cathy
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – Albus Dumbledore