A single Sulphur-crested Cockatoo sits on the Palm Cove sand in Cairns, about to crack open the beach almond nut clasped in a claw with its open beak.
In Australia, sulphur-crested cockatoos can be found widely in the north and east, ranging from the Kimberley to as far south as Tasmania, but avoiding arid inland areas with few trees. They are numerous in suburban habitats in cities such as Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane. Except for highland areas, they occur throughout most of New Guinea and on nearby smaller islands such as Waigeo, Misool and Aru, and various islands in the Cenderawasih Bay and Milne Bay.
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Location: Palm Cove, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
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