09/02/2022
Cockatoos!
They are trully beautiful birds but did you know they're considered a pest in New Zealand? 🤔
The NZ native Sulphur-crested cockatoos are large, white birds that have prominent yellow crests on the tops of their heads. They "impact native plant species through bark stripping, beak-inflicted damage and consumption of growing tips, seeds, flowers and fruit. May spread Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease to native parrots. Damages nut, fruit and cereal crops." (Source: Tiaki Tāmaki Makaurau)
They're also very commonly kept as pets. And pet escapes are a major pest source.
Too 👏com👏pli👏ca👏ted👏... appreciate the beauty without the drama and have them on your wall instead.
Btw, did you know that New Zealand has the highest rate of pet ownership in the world?* 🤯
*Ministry for Primary Industries / Manatū Ahu Matua
We are no bird experts so please feel free to discuss!