Where to spot
Eucalypt forests, woodlands, and gardens throughout Tasmania and on Bass Strait islands.
How to spot
Look for its very large size and prominent yellow wattles. Listen for its unique, often harsh and gurgling calls. It is often seen high in eucalypt canopies.
When to spot
Active year-round. Conspicuous when flowering eucalypts are abundant.
Where to spot
Eucalypt forests, woodlands, and gardens throughout Tasmania and on Bass Strait islands.
How to spot
Look for its very large size and prominent yellow wattles. Listen for its unique, often harsh and gurgling calls. It is often seen high in eucalypt canopies.
When to spot
Active year-round. Conspicuous when flowering eucalypts are abundant.
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Its calls are famously described as sounding like 'tobacco box' or 'cocky socks,' making it a distinctive vocal presence in Tasmanian forests.
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