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Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo

Calyptorhynchus funereus

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
55 - 65 cm
Weight
750 - 1000 g
Diet
Seeds, Nuts, Fruits, Insects

Habitat

ForestsWoodlandsUrban areasGardens

Behavior

  • Forages for seeds, nuts, and fruits in forests and woodlands
  • Uses its strong, curved beak to crack open seeds
  • Lives in flocks, with males engaging in loud, screeching calls
  • Engages in social behavior, such as preening and allopreening