The Swallow and the Cockatoo

We can’t all make the cut…

Galah / Pink Cockatoo
4.5 x 5 x 2 inches
http://doudoubirds.com/Pink-Cockatoo-Parrot.html

Galah is also known as the Rose-breasted Cockatoo, Galah Cockatoo, Roseate Cockatoo or Pink and Grey, is one of the most common and widespread cockatoos, and it can be found in open country in almost all parts of mainland Australia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galah

Violet-Green Swallow
4 x 1.8 x 3.8 inches
http://doudoubirds.com/Violet-Green-Swallow.html

The Violet-green Swallow, Tachycineta thalassina, is a small North American swallow. Their breeding habitat is semi-open areas in western North America from Alaska to Mexico. They nest in cavities in a tree or rock crevice, sometimes forming small colonies.They migrate in flocks to Central and northern South America.These birds often forage in flocks, usually flying relatively high but sometimes flying low over water. They eat insects including mosquitos, butterflies, mayflies and moths.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet-green_Swallow