About the Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo
Carnaby's black cockatoo, also known as the short-billed black cockatoo, is a large black cockatoo endemic to southwest Australia. It was described in 1948 by naturalist Ivan Carnaby. Measuring 53–58 cm (21–23 in) in length, it has a short crest on the top of its head. Its plumage is mostly greyish black, and 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Zanda latirostris |
| Species Codes | slbblc1, CBCO, CABC |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo belong to?
The Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo (Zanda latirostris) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo?
The Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo?
Carnaby's black cockatoo, also known as the short-billed black cockatoo, is a large black cockatoo endemic to southwest Australia. It was described in 1948 by naturalist Ivan Carnaby. Measuring 53–58 cm (21–23 in) in length, it has a short crest on the top of its head. Its plumage is mostly greyish ...
Where can I report a Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slbblc1, or on iNaturalist.
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