A slow-breeding cockatoo with a distinctive wailing call, migrating seasonally in noisy family groups.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyCockatoos
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatThe yellow-tailed black cockatoo is found in temperate forests and forested areas across south and central eastern Queensland to southeastern South Australia, including a very small population persisting in the Eyre Peninsula.
Best timeReported across most months in New South Wales, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
3839visible hotspots
180516visible records
4states
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
Call is a loud, distinctive, mournful wailing sound.
Behavior
Most often observed flying above woodland or feeding in trees. Typically feeds on seeds and insect larvae, but also known to frequently consume pine cones from introduced tree species.
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Regional timing
Victoria
New South Wales
Tasmania
Queensland
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory