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Red-tailed Black Cockatoo

Calyptorhynchus banksii

Photo by ScottHarte
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A large noisy cockatoo which travels in large flocks. Males have a large crest and heavy bill while females are spotted and edged in yellow.

Habitat:

Open tropical forests and wet mountain forests of Australia

Notes:

Sitting on the light pole in front of my house

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Maria dB
Would love to see one sitting in front of my house!

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Global Flight

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PublishedMarch 16, 2012

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