Banksia spinulosa, also known as the Hairpin Banksia, is a species of woody shrub native to eastern Australia. The following photos are of the Hairpin Banksia I have growing in my back yard.
There are birds who pick a mate and many remain together until “death do us part”.
The photo below is a portrait of a mated pair of Galahs (Eolophus roseicapillus) an endemic species of Cockatoo recorded only in Australia. It is coloured grey and pink. There are three races: Race roseicapillus; Race albiceps; Race kuhli.
Galahs, Eolophus roseicapillus, Victoria, Australia
Forming permanent pairs, Galahs become mates for life. Both sexes incubate the eggs and care for the young. Their young will have duller colours with grey about the face and breast. Up to 50% of Galah chicks die in the first six months.
A Juvenile Galah (Eolophus roseicapillus)
Baby Galahs are easy to recognise, besides their cuteness, have much more grey in the plumage.
Little Corellas (Cacatua sanguinea)
Little Corellas (Cacatua sanguinea) are believed to mate for life. They start breeding at the beginning of a prolonged wet period. This summer, here in Australia, has been affected by the La Nina weather phenomenon and record amounts of rainfall have been recorded. It also means cooler temperatures, particularly in my part of Australia. My guess is, that this should be a good breeding season for Little Corellas.
Little Corella,
Cacatua sanguinea,
Barongarook West, Victoria, Australia
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A collection of photographs describing the natural beauty and wildlife of the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh and beyond.**** All pictures are taken by yours truly with Canon Powershot SX50HS****
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