About the Baudin's Black-Cockatoo
Baudin's black cockatoo, also known as Baudin's cockatoo or the long-billed black cockatoo, is a species of genus Zanda found in southwest Australia. The epithet commemorates the French explorer Nicolas Baudin. It has a short crest on the top of its head, and the plumage is mostly greyish black. It has prominent white cheek patches and a white tail band. The body feathers are edged with white giving a scalloped appearance. Adult males have a dark grey beak and pink eye-rings. Adult females have a bone coloured beak, grey eye-rings and ear patches that are paler than those of the males.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Zanda baudinii |
| Species Codes | whtblc1, BABC, BBCO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Baudin's Black-Cockatoo belong to?
The Baudin's Black-Cockatoo (Zanda baudinii) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Baudin's Black-Cockatoo?
The Baudin's Black-Cockatoo is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Baudin's Black-Cockatoo?
Baudin's black cockatoo, also known as Baudin's cockatoo or the long-billed black cockatoo, is a species of genus Zanda found in southwest Australia. The epithet commemorates the French explorer Nicolas Baudin. It has a short crest on the top of its head, and the plumage is mostly greyish black. It ...
Where can I report a Baudin's Black-Cockatoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Baudin's Black-Cockatoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtblc1, or on iNaturalist.
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