Palm Cockatoo
Probosciger aterrimus
This large black cockatoo inhabits tropical rainforests, savanna woodlands, and forest margins in northern Australia and New Guinea. It feeds mainly on large seeds, nuts, fruits, and leaf buds, using a powerful curved bill to crack tough plant material. Adults are often seen alone or in pairs, flying between tall trees and giving loud whistling calls. A remarkable behaviour is the male's display drumming, tapping a stick or seed pod against a tree hollow during courtship.
- Type
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- Conservation status
- NT
Growth chain
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- Palm Cockatoo