Carnaby's Black Cockatoo
Zanda latirostris
EndangeredAves · Psittaciformes · Cacatuidae
About
Carnaby's black cockatoo, also known as the short-billed black cockatoo, is a large black cockatoo endemic to southwest Australia. It was described in 1948 by naturalist Ivan Carnaby. Measuring 53–58 cm (21–23 in) in length, it has a short crest on the top of its head. Its plumage is mostly greyish black, and it has prominent white cheek patches and a white tail band. The body feathers are edged with white giving a scalloped appearance. Adult males have a dark grey beak and pink eye-rings. Adult females have a bone-coloured beak, grey eye-rings and ear patches that are paler than those of the males.
Fun Fact
It was described in 1948 by naturalist Ivan Carnaby.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range include Cape Arid to the east, Lake Cronin, Hatters Hill and Lake Moore inland, and Kalbarri to the north.
Diet
Feed on the seeds of Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) and maritime pine (Pinus pinaster).
Lifespan
25 years
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease