An exceptionally rare hybrid bird spotted in Northern NSW East of the range has caused quite a stir among Australian bird enthusiasts, with its striking apricot-colored plumage and unusual lineage. The bird, confirmed to be a cross between a sulphur-crested cockatoo and a galah, was photographed by local resident Lenny Burtenshaw, who shared the images on Native Birds Australia’s Facebook page. “He/she is a rippa. Pictures just don’t do justice,” Burtenshaw wrote, noting the bird’s distinctive behavior among other local species. “The cockatoos, galahs, king parrots and lorikeets all get out of the way when this one arrives. It screeches … Continue reading Rare Cockatoo-Galah Hybrid Stuns NSW Birdwatchers With Apricot Plumage And Mysterious Genetics