Major Mitchell's Cockatoo - Approaching pool for a drink at dawn At Lajamanu an aboriginal settlement beside the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia. Endemic to Australia

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Major Mitchell's Cockatoo - Approaching pool for a drink at dawn At Lajamanu an aboriginal settlement beside the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia. Endemic to Australia

DH-3231
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo - Approaching pool for a drink at dawn
At Lajamanu an aboriginal settlement beside the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia. Endemic to Australia
Cacatua leadbeateri leadbeateri
An inland Australian species but uncommon and of patchy distribution. Frequents mallee, mulga, lightly timbered grasslands, drier inland farms but needs access to water. Usually in quite small flocks
Don Hadden
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Cockatoo Cockatoos Dawn Deserts Endemic Mitchells Outback Australia Parrot Parrots

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, captured by wildlife enthusiast Don Hadden, we witness an extraordinary moment at Lajamanu, an aboriginal settlement nestled beside the Tanami Desert in Australia's Northern Territory. Meet DH-3231, a charismatic Major Mitchell's Cockatoo on a mission to quench its thirst at daybreak. With feathers ablaze like a tropical sunset and an air of curiosity in its eyes, this rare inland Australian species approaches the pool with grace and determination. Known for their patchy distribution and uncommon sightings, these cockatoos typically flock together but are often spotted individually or in small groups. Endemic to Australia and found primarily in mallee forests, mulga woodlands, and lightly timbered grasslands of the outback, our feathered friend here demonstrates just how resourceful it can be when water is scarce. While drier inland farms provide suitable habitats for these vibrant parrots, access to water is crucial for their survival. As dawn breaks over the desert landscape painted with hues of gold and orange, DH-3231 reminds us that even amidst challenging environments like deserts where life seems improbable - beauty thrives! So let this enchanting image transport you to the heart of Australia's wilderness as you marvel at nature's resilience embodied by this majestic Major Mitchell's Cockatoo.

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