About the Palm Cockatoo
The palm cockatoo, also known as the goliath cockatoo or great black cockatoo, is a large, smoky-grey/black parrot of the cockatoo family native to New Guinea, the Aru Islands and the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. It has a crest of long feathers atop its head, with a very large and strong, sharply-hooked black beak, and prominent bright-red cheek patches.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Probosciger aterrimus |
| Species Codes | palcoc1, PACO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palm Cockatoo belong to?
The Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Palm Cockatoo?
The palm cockatoo, also known as the goliath cockatoo or great black cockatoo, is a large, smoky-grey/black parrot of the cockatoo family native to New Guinea, the Aru Islands and the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. It has a crest of long feathers atop its head, with a very large and s...
Where can I report a Palm Cockatoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Palm Cockatoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palcoc1, or on iNaturalist.
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