Ahmed Hamdy Birdchannel.com (2025)

11/06/2025

Another battle on the nestbox And now who is getting the nest ? The green wing macaw or Hyacinth macaw

13/05/2025

“She was spotted near the Karri trees near the footy oval"
“Try early morning near Boranup ridge.”
“Someone saw her with a flock at Cape Mentelle just last week…”

So of course I’d head out. Dawn missions. Early-evening wanders. Always just missed her. She stayed elusive 🤔.

Not just any bird. A female Baudin’s Black Cockatoo.
One of the most endangered birds on the planet.
And even rarer—she’s leucistic.

Like spotting a Unicorn. With wings!

That means she carries a genetic mutation that reduces pigment in her feathers, giving her this stunning pale, patchy coloration. It’s not subtle. It’s striking. She stands out massively from the rest of the flock.

I spent 45 amazing minutes with her—watching her fly through the vines and bush, nibble on leftover grapes, drink from the rain, and just... be.

And, turns out, she’s got a partner. The two of them were completely locked in: preening each other, clashing/pashing beaks, moving as a proper little pair 😍.

I took a bunch of photos in the fading light, but here are a few favs—showing off that incredible contrast, some flight, some quiet moments, and maybe even a glimpse of that bond they share.

Huge thanks to Soph, Dan, Sarina and Jinni for helping make this sighting finally happen. What a privilege to meet her.

Baudin’s Black Cockatoos are critically endangered, and seeing one is always special. But seeing her? Unreal.

12/05/2025

Turquoise x Blue Alexandrine Parakeets.

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