![]() ![]() Gang-gangs are very social birds, but not overly noisy. The birds are not easily mistaken for other cockatoos, but while in flight may resemble the Galah. Juvenile males can be distinguished by their brighter crowns and shorter crests, but otherwise look similar to the adult female. The edges of feathers on upperarts are slightly paler grey than the rest of the feather, which makes the bird look somewhat barred. ![]() The edges of feathers in underparts have edges of yellow or pink. The head and crest is bright red in males, but dark grey in females. The gang-gang cockatoo is a grey bird with a wispy crest. The name gang-gang comes from a New South Wales Aboriginal language, probably from one of the coastal languages, although possibly from Wiradjuri. It is easily identified by its distinctive call, which is described as resembling a creaky gate, or the sound of a cork being pulled from a wine bottle. The gang-gang cockatoo is the faunal emblem of the Australian Capital Territory. ![]() It ranges throughout south-eastern Australia. Males and females differ in physical appearance significantly. In the wild, gang-gang cockatoos can be distinguished easily through their call, especially if they are in a flock with other bird species. Mostly mild grey in colour with some lighter scalloping (more pronounced and buffy in females), the male has a red head and crest, while the female has a small fluffy grey crest. The name of the gang-gang cockatoo is an aboriginal language from New South Wales and is considered as an onomatopoeic word. It is the only species placed in the genus Callocephalon. Add to Favourites Female Gang-gang Cockatoo - Australian Bird Print (521) Sale Price AU19.80 AU 19.80. Concerts, Dog Walking and all outdoors activities for Men and Women (31) AU 63.68. The gang-gang cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum) is a parrot found in the cooler and wetter forests and woodlands of Australia, particularly alpine bushland. Gang-Gang Cockatoos Australian Bird Hard Enamel Pin - Pink Grey and Gold - Lapel Pin Cloisonné Badge (8.5k) AU 16.00. ![]()
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