Gang-Gang Cockatoo


Gang Gang at Sandy Point

COMMON NAME: Gang-Gang Cockatoo

CATEGORIES: Bush

These small dark grey cockatoos have bronze-edged scalloped feathers.

Both males and females have a distinctive topknot. The male’s head and topknot are a warm red tone, whilst the female’s are plain grey.

Usually in pairs or family groups, they chatter away while feeding. Their call is a distinctive creaky door sound.

They are winter visitors to Sandy Point and may be spotted in seed-bearing trees.

*These Local Notes are provided by
Leanne Cusack & Diane Carpenter


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GALLERY photos taken in and around Sandy Point & Shallow Inlet.

*Photographed by Leanne Cusack (unless otherwise credited)


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