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In flight, pink underwings evident.
VIC: Vulnerable; SA: Endangered; WA: Rare
Sensitive species — location data may be restricted
Indigenous: Major Mitchell's Cockatoo
At a glance
FamilyCockatoos
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatWoodland, forest edge, flowering street trees, farmland belts, and urban parkland.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from June to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Powys, V.
Range map
Range map
1704visible hotspots
12035visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
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
Distinctive cockatoo found in a wide variety of habitats across inland Australia, typically favoring dry woodlands, where it feeds on seeds. Relatively small, with pink underparts and white upperparts. Magnificent, long white crest has colorful band of red at base, in subspecies leadbeateri inset with another band of yellow.
Behavior
Often observed feeding on the ground beside roads. Call a wavering, high-pitched note.
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