Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo
NameYellow-tailed Black Cockatoo
Common NameYellow-tailed Black Cockatoo
Scientific NameCalyptorhynchus funereus
FamilyCacatuidae
Wingspan (cm)87.5
Length (cm)60
Weight (g)750
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dull black plumage with distinctive bright yellow patches on the ear coverts and large yellow panels on the tail feathers. It has a prominent crest and a greyish-black bill.
Vocalization / CallA characteristic mournful, wailing 'kee-ow' or 'wee-yoo' call, often heard while in flight. They also produce various softer contact calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania and the islands of Bass Strait.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, dull black plumage, Prominent yellow ear patches, Large yellow panels on the tail feathers, Large, greyish-black bill, Distinctive mournful 'kee-ow' call
Description
A large, striking black cockatoo with prominent yellow patches on its cheeks and tail. These social birds are often seen in pairs or small flocks, feeding on seeds and insect larvae in eucalypt forests and woodlands.
