About the Glossy Black-Cockatoo
The glossy black cockatoo is a species of bird found in Australia. It is the smallest member of the subfamily Calyptorhynchinae, and found in eastern Australia. Adult glossy black cockatoos may reach 50 cm (19.5 in) in length. They are sexually dimorphic. Males are blackish brown, except for their prominent sub-terminal red tail bands; the females are dark brownish with idiosyncratic yellow marking around the neck and prominent sub-terminal tail band of red with black bars.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Calyptorhynchus lathami |
| Species Codes | glbcoc1, GBCO, GLBC |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Glossy Black-Cockatoo belong to?
The Glossy Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo?
The Glossy Black-Cockatoo is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Glossy Black-Cockatoo?
The glossy black cockatoo is a species of bird found in Australia. It is the smallest member of the subfamily Calyptorhynchinae, and found in eastern Australia. Adult glossy black cockatoos may reach 50 cm (19.5 in) in length. They are sexually dimorphic. Males are blackish brown, except for their p...
Where can I report a Glossy Black-Cockatoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Glossy Black-Cockatoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code glbcoc1, or on iNaturalist.
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