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Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo

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The Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo is a large, iconic cockatoo endemic to Australia, striking with its glossy black plumage and vibrant red tail panels (in males).

Where to spot

Diverse habitats including eucalyptus woodlands, forest edges, and grasslands, widely distributed across northern, central, and parts of southern Australia.

How to spot

Look for its large size, black plumage, and especially the bright red tail panels in males (yellow-orange barred in females). Listen for their characteristic loud, metallic 'karee-ow' call.

When to spot

Active during the day, often seen flying in noisy flocks or feeding in trees. Observable year-round.

Where to spot

Diverse habitats including eucalyptus woodlands, forest edges, and grasslands, widely distributed across northern, central, and parts of southern Australia.

How to spot

Look for its large size, black plumage, and especially the bright red tail panels in males (yellow-orange barred in females). Listen for their characteristic loud, metallic 'karee-ow' call.

When to spot

Active during the day, often seen flying in noisy flocks or feeding in trees. Observable year-round.

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The males of this species have brilliant red tail panels, while females have yellow-orange barring on their tails and yellow spots on their heads and wings, making them easily distinguishable.

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