StatusEndemic
RarityRare
Height48 cm
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3 Facts1
"They're food specialists – almost their entire diet consists of seeds from she-oak trees, making them incredibly dependent on these specific trees."
Field Guide
Glossy Black-Cockatoo
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The Glossy Black-Cockatoo *(Calyptorhynchus lathami)* is Australia's smallest black cockatoo, this handsome native bird has a quiet, almost secretive nature compared to its more boisterous cockatoo relatives. It is known for its signature rich brownish-black plumage and splashes of vibrant red in the tail.
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