Colorful Cockatoos??

[Lady]

Was looking for something interesting to chat about when I found this: [Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks]-story-comments

Would be great if we get to hear more about what is happening to these guys.

[The Pinkertons]

Air Brushed ?

[Mare]

BIZARRE!! Did you read the comments under the article! Some classic answers :). Hopefully these birds aren't in danger if it's something they're ingesting.

[Lady]

Air Brushed ?

:indecisiveness:

[The Pinkertons]

Its a hoax, Painted with food coloring

[Mare]

Its a hoax, Painted with food coloring


I'd love to see you catch one of these and try out that theory! :th_eek:

[The Pinkertons]

Maybe their someone's birds that fly free like Amigo only 2of them are colored, the 3rd one is all white :smilet-digitalpoint

[PlaxMacaws]

If you'll read the comments, I think the one quoted below is perhaps relevant:


Davo
Answer is easy! The Color Run held in the Domain in Sydney was a night event in late February. The cockatoos must have been in flight or near the area when the colour powder was released. They have fluro yellow / blues and pinks released. Mystery solved

Apparently, he's referring to this: [Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks]

Vividly bight colors easily contrast against a bright white background ;)

[The Pinkertons]

If you'll read the comments, I think the one quoted below is perhaps relevant:



Apparently, he's referring to this: [Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks]

Vividly bight colors easily contrast against a bright white background ;) I did. so I guess only 2 got color washed:th_wink:

[PlaxMacaws]

I did. so I guess only 2 got color washed:th_wink:Maybe the ones you see in the photos weren't all together on that evening. There may be other colored Toos elsewhere. The explanation seems logical.

[The Pinkertons]

Ok, ok, ok ,

[The Pinkertons]

Maybe the ones you see in the photos weren't all together on that evening. There may be other colored Toos elsewhere. The explanation seems logical.Maybe yes Maybe no. no way of knowing for sure it's all speculation:th_smile:

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

I've just watched a crocodile of primary school kids walk past the house, all looking very normal and smart in their school uniforms. One teacher/supervisor had fluorescent red hair and another had dreadlocks. What is the world coming to. :)

[PlaxMacaws]

Maybe yes Maybe no. no way of knowing for sure it's all speculation:th_smile:But it's an event that did occur in the area so it seems more viable to me than the other theories. We know that the color powders were in fact released in the proximity of these particular Toos (that is, in the Sydney area where they obviously hang out). As such, the possibility of said event being the source appears quite likely.

[The Pinkertons]

But it's an event that did occur in the area so it seems more viable to me than the other theories. We know that the color powders were in fact released in the proximity of these particular Toos (that is, in the Sydney area where they obviously hang out). As such, the possibility of said event being the source appears quite likely. OK Sherlock...Tony you missed your calling. Private Investigative Services would have been right-up your alley. Or Secret Service Agent for the CIA :18:

[The Pinkertons]

But it's an event that did occur in the area so it seems more viable to me than the other theories. We know that the color powders were in fact released in the proximity of these particular Toos (that is, in the Sydney area where they obviously hang out). As such, the possibility of said event being the source appears quite likely.One more thing! :pinkgrin:
But ! to really determine... if your said definitive assessment is Finite... One would need to follow-up on this story
(more sightings of the reported only 3 so far) to arrive at any factual conclusions .

Drum Roll...Last but not least, does this now belong in the controversial topics section ? :topsy_turvy::nonchalance: I'm just fooling around . :th_wink:

[PlaxMacaws]

One more thing! :pinkgrin:
But ! to really determine... if your said definitive assessment is Finite...My point was neither intended to be definitive nor finite -I'm unsure how you've arrived there- but instead as a mere likely explanation. Both physical potential and arrangement potential mesh well with said explanation and we know that the colored powders were present and released in the area (possessing similar hues) and that such occurred within the correct time frame. If it were some natural or environmental phenomenon causing the birds' feathers to discolor, reasonably the unnatural color manifestations we're seeing would be of the same or of similar hue from bird to bird (certainly not vibrant blue, yellow or orange on different respective individuals). And to my knowledge, nothing these birds could have ingested would account for portions of their scaly gray feet displaying the same coloring as that dispersed among their feathers. This tends to indicate that the pigments were contracted externally, which is fully consistent with the 'color run' powder theory.

In summary I will simply say that it appears more likely than not that the 'color run' event somehow crossed paths with those particular cockatoos. Technically, we as perceptual creatures should embrace the likelihood factor as far as everything that we feel we know for certain. For example, it is literally impossible for anyone to gain absolute certainty that their own existence, including the entirety of their archived memories, was not created 5 minutes before they pondered this very question. Ultimately, all each of us has is thought perspective and probability assessment to rely upon ;)


One would need to follow-up on this story (more sightings of the reported only 3 so far) to come any factual conclusions.But we don't know if anyone is going to investigate further. And any unacknowledged evidence which may have existed may be gone now.

[The Pinkertons]

My point was neither intended to be definitive nor finite -I'm unsure how you've arrived there- but instead as a mere likely explanation. Both physical potential and arrangement potential mesh well with said explanation and we know that the colored powders were present and released in the area (possessing similar hues) and that such occurred within the correct time frame. If it were some natural or environmental phenomenon causing the birds' feathers to discolor, reasonably the unnatural color manifestations we're seeing would be of the same or of similar hue from bird to bird (certainly not vibrant blue, yellow or orange on different respective individuals). And to my knowledge, nothing these birds could have ingested would account for portions of their scaly gray feet displaying the same coloring as that dispersed among their feathers. This tends to indicate that the pigments were contracted externally, which is fully consistent with the 'color run' powder theory.

In summary I will simply say that it appears more likely than not that the 'color run' event somehow crossed paths with those particular cockatoos. Technically, we as perceptual creatures should embrace the likelihood factor as far as everything that we feel we know for certain. For example, it is literally impossible for anyone to gain absolute certainty that their own existence, including the entirety of their archived memories, was not created 5 minutes before they pondered this very question. Ultimately, all each of us has is thought perspective and probability assessment to rely upon ;)

But we don't know if anyone is going to investigate further. And any unacknowledged evidence which may have existed may be gone now. Maybe they will maybe they wont, I think we need to redirect to the core topic here. Otherwise I would need to study up on Quantum physics and the theory of relativity. And the new paradigm of "what we perceive we become" :th_hmmm:

[PlaxMacaws]

I think we need to redirect to the core topic here. Otherwise I would need to study up on Quantum physics and the theory of relativity. And the new paradigm of "what we perceive we become"Not at all. You would merely need to become a logical thinker ;). And you'll probably be a happier person if you refrain from asking for my views on QM and uncertainty.

[Cedardave]

I'm curious if this powder that coloured them is dangerous to them.Obviously its on their feathers...what about inhailing it?

[The Pinkertons]

Not at all. You would merely need to become a logical thinker ;). And you'll probably be a happier person if you refrain from asking for my views on QM and uncertainty. What's QM ? Actually Tony !contraire. Your Literary wit is quite inspiring to me. At any given opportunity I enjoy interacting with your unique style :loveit:

[PlaxMacaws]

I'm curious if this powder that coloured them is dangerous to them.Obviously its on their feathers...what about inhailing it?That's a very good question, Dave. I suspect that someone should check into the documented ingredients of the powders used during the event. Toxicology reports could then be obtained for each ingredient pertaining to their potential contact with and effect upon wild birds. I would think the next step should be to capture one or more of the exposed birds in order to confirm that the pigments impregnated into their feathers and skin are in fact the same substances released during the event.

[PlaxMacaws]

What's QM ? Actually Tony !contraire. Your Literary wit is quite inspiring to me. At any given opportunity I enjoy interacting with your unique style :loveit:QM = Quantum Mechanics

[The Pinkertons]

QM = Quantum Mechanics Oh!:witless: Well I am going to do some investigating of my own to try and get to the bottom of this ...Sherlock! :breeders: