Bird guidePalm Cockatoo

Large patch of bare red skin on the cheeks and a long black crest distinctive.

⚠️Not listed

At a glance

FamilyCockatoos
SizeLarge
RarityUncommon
HabitatInhabits rainforests and woodlands of New Guinea and northern Cape York Peninsula.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to August.

Sounds

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Recorded by Sam Hambly

Range map

Range map

129visible hotspots
3894visible records
1states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence

Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.

Species notes

Overview

Large patch of bare red skin on the cheeks and a long black crest distinctive.

Regional timing

Queensland
Peak: July to August3,888 records
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