Red-tailed Black Cockatoo

About the Red-tailed Black Cockatoo
Also known as: Banksian Cockatoo, Banks's Black Cockatoo, Black Cockatoo, Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo
Red-tailed Black Cockatoo

The Red-tailed Black Cockatoo is a large species of Cockatoo native to parts of Australia. They live across the continent in dry habitats, especially across the northern half.

The male Red-tailed Black Cockatoo has mostly black plumage, with two bright red panels in the tail. Females have yellowish orange striping across the chest and tail and other splashes of color on the cheeks, wings, and underparts.

The Red-tailed Black Cockatoo is considered endangered, with certain subspecies in more trouble than others. They face habitat loss and illegal smuggling, among other challenges.

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