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Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo in its natural habitat
Uncommon rarity

Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo

Zanda latirostris

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StatusEndemic
RarityUncommon
Height56 cm
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"Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos are one of the few migratory parrot species globally, traveling hundreds of kilometers between breeding and feeding grounds each year."

Field Guide

Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo

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Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo *(Zanda latirostris)*, also called the Short-billed Black-Cockatoo, is a large, endangered parrot species native to southwestern Western Australia. Known for its distinctive "wee-loo" calls and seasonal migrations, it plays a vital role in the region's ecosystems. Once abundant, their population has significantly declined due to habitat loss, making them a focus of conservation efforts.

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