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The '''Gang-gang Cockatoo''', ''Callocephalon fimbriatum '' is found in the cooler and wetter forests and woodlands of [[Australia]], particularly [[alpine]] [[bushland]]. Mostly mid grey in colour, the male has a red head and [[crest (bird)|crest]], while the female has a small fluffy grey crest. It ranges throughout south-eastern Australia and [[Tasmania]]. The Gang-gang Cockatoo is the faunal emblem of the [[Australian Capital Territory]]. 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''', ''Callocephalon fimbriatum '' is found in the cooler and wetter forests and woodlands of [[Australia]], particularly [[alpine]] [[bushland]]. Mostly mid grey in colour, the male has a red head and [[crest (bird)|crest]], while the female has a small fluffy grey crest. It ranges throughout south-eastern Australia and [[Tasmania]]. The Gang-gang Cockatoo is the faunal emblem of the [[Australian Capital Territory]]. 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.  
  
Gang-gang Cockatoos require hollow tree trunks for nesting. Loss of habitat across south-eastern Australia through land clearing has led to a significant reduction in the numbers of this [[cockatoo]] in recent years.
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Gang-gang Cockatoos require solid tree trunks for nesting. Loss of habitat across south-eastern Australia through land clearing has led to a significant reduction in the numbers of this [[cockatoo]] in recent years.
  
 
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The Gang-gang Cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum is found in the cooler and wetter forests and woodlands of Australia, particularly alpine bushland. Mostly mid grey in colour, the male has a red head and crest, while the female has a small fluffy grey crest. It ranges throughout south-eastern Australia and Tasmania. The Gang-gang Cockatoo is the faunal emblem of the Australian Capital Territory. 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.

Gang-gang Cockatoos require solid tree trunks for nesting. Loss of habitat across south-eastern Australia through land clearing has led to a significant reduction in the numbers of this cockatoo in recent years.

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References

  • Flegg, Jim. Birds of Australia: Photographic Field Guide Sydney: Reed New Holland, 2002. (ISBN 1876334789)

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