Glossy Black-Cockatoo (immature female)
Calyptorhynchus lathami
April 22nd, 2019
Mount Samson, Queensland, Australia
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens
Canon EF 1.4x III Extender
One of the main targets for my Easter trip up to Brisbane were these wonderful Glossy-Black Cockatoos. Several birds had been reported & photographed on private property about an hour out of Brisbane, & I was hopeful they would stick around long enough for my visit.
Glossy-Blacks are the smallest of Australia's five black cockatoo species. They have a very specific diet - the seeds of the Casuarina tree, & when they are busy stripping these trees feeding they can be quite approachable. Thankfully, the property they had been seen previously still had some seeding Casuarina trees & we found a family of three feeding on a dreary afternoon. At least the threatening rain held off for the most part & the dark clouds dispersed for a few minutes to allow for a few decent shots.
Special thanks to Matt & Jas of Faunagraphic for their awesome company & huge thanks to Tim Jubb for his assistance in obtaining access to the property! What an amazing afternoon!
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