Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo
Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo
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The Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo is a large, striking cockatoo endemic to southeastern Australia, distinguished by its black plumage with prominent yellow tail panels and cheek patches.
Where to spot
Woodlands, forests, and heathlands, particularly near water, across southeastern Australia, including Tasmania.
How to spot
Look for its large size, entirely black body, and bright yellow patches on the tail (especially visible in flight) and cheeks. Listen for its mournful 'wee-ow' calls. Often seen in small to large flocks.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen flying overhead or feeding in trees. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Woodlands, forests, and heathlands, particularly near water, across southeastern Australia, including Tasmania.
How to spot
Look for its large size, entirely black body, and bright yellow patches on the tail (especially visible in flight) and cheeks. Listen for its mournful 'wee-ow' calls. Often seen in small to large flocks.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen flying overhead or feeding in trees. Observable year-round.
Credits:
Door fir0002flagstaffotos [at] gmail.comCanon 20D + Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L - Eigen werk, GFDL 1.2, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3535796
These cockatoos are known for their loud, mournful calls and their habit of feeding on seeds from native trees like eucalypts and banksias, often leaving distinctive chew marks.
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