A breeding pair of Long-billed Corella (Cacatua tenuirostris) at the entrance to their nesting hollow which is located in an old dead tree. Dead trees are important sources of shelter for many species of animals and birds. Artificial nesting boxes are one solution to loss of habitat from land clearing or damage by bush fire. #birds #Australia

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Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) spoiled for choice among the nectar-rich flowers of Grevillea pteridifolia. #birds #Australia

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