Figure 10 - Two eggs of major Mitchell’s Cockatoos in nest hole in ‘John’s Tree’


How far down from the entrance do Major Mitchell’s lay their clutch of eggs? That can vary but usually about ½ a metre.


How many eggs do Major Mitchell’s lay each year?


Depending on the season. If it’s a good year with lots of herbage on the ground they will lay up to four eggs. However the norm is three eggs. (Figure 10)


How long is the incubation period or how long does it take to hatch from egg to chick? 28 days.


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Who sits on the eggs? They take turns. The Cock may sit during the day and the Hen at night or vice versa.


Is it easy to find the nest of Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos? No it isn’t easy. They are very secretive birds when nesting and can hear footsteps approaching a long way from the nest tree.


When is the best time to find a Major Mitchell’s Nest?


When they are on eggs or have small young. Before or after that time is difficult.


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