An Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae, german: Großer Emu, french: Émeu d'Australie) in the Sydney Zoo. It is endemic to Australia. (1080k) An Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae, german: Großer Emu, french: Émeu d'Australie) in the wild. (889k) A flock of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos (Cacatua galerita, german: Gelbhaubenkakadu, french: Cacatoès à huppe jaune). They are very common birds. I saw large flocks of hundreds of birds when I was flying over the outback. (698k) Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita, german: Gelbhaubenkakadu, french: Cacatoès à huppe jaune). (868k) Crested Pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes, german: Spitzschopftaube, french: Colombine longup). Notice the tuft of feathers on its head. It is endemic to Australia. (518k) Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus, german: Brillenpelikan, french: Pélican à lunettes). (837k) Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae, german: Jägerliest, french: Martin-chasseur géant). I tried to get close for about 15 min, but he didn't want to let me get too close. It is endemic to Australia. (1410k) Galah (Rose-breasted Cockatoo) (Eolophus roseicapilla, german: Rosakakadu, french: Cacatoès rosalbin). It is endemic to Australia. (1018k) Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius, german: Rosellasittich, french: Perruche omnicolore). It is endemic to Australia. (668k) Closeup scan of the previous picture of an Eastern Rosella. (381k) Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans, german: Pennantsittich, french: Perruche de Pennant). It is endemic to Australia. (995k) Closeup scan of the previous picture of a Crimson Rosella. (961k)
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