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The Red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii), also known as Banksian/Banks' black cockatoo, is a large, predominantly black bird native to Australia. It is known for its striking red tail feathers, especially in males. Females [pictured] have yellow-orange stripes in the tail. Both sexes have a distinctive crest that can be raised or lowered. These cockatoos are intelligent and social creatures, often seen in pairs or small flocks. They inhabit forests and woodlands, primarily feeding on seeds and nuts. Their loud, raucous calls can be heard from a distance.
Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Distribution: Endemic to Australia.
Class: Aves (Birds)
Order: Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Family: Cacatuidae (Cockatoos)
Genus: Calyptorhynchus (Black cockatoos)
Species: C. banksii
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September 6, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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