Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo — Australian Bird Identification Guide

Bird guideRed-tailed Black-Cockatoo

A long-lived cockatoo known to live over 50 years in the wild and form enduring pair bonds.

⚠️Not listed

🌿Endemic to Australia

🍃Indigenous: Darrabiyah, A-Rdarrabiyah, Kaarak, Biliirr, Lirrarduma, Blekwan Kokudu, Rdarrabiya, Darrabiya', Blek Krela, Ngerrkngerrk, Warrag, Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo

At a glance

FamilyCockatoos

SizeLarge

RarityCommon

HabitatThe species is usually found in eucalyptus woodlands, or along water courses.

Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.

Sounds

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Recorded by Peter Boesman

Range map

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3834visible hotspots

90967visible records

4states

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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

Mostly black plumage with red or orange panels on the tail. Female has yellow spots and barring on the chest. Plumage and bill size vary according to subspecies. Often feeds on the ground.