Tuesday, 30 October 2012
So the hollows in trees don't always come easy?
I've read it usually takes a hundred years before a gum can develop the kinds of hollows required for breeding by many native birds and animals, which is one reason old trees are important. In this instance a hollow already existed, but the galah was determinedly improving on it. Maybe this is why galahs and parrots need such strong beaks and claws.
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Yes I've wondered when you watch them eating dandelions which wouldn't obviously need such strong implements.
ReplyDeleteAll the better for destroying orchards!
ReplyDeleteTheir claws and beaks are a kinda overkill for dandelions and grass seeds but they eat tough food too, such as the casuarina seeds, or at least some of the cockatoos do.