Red-tailed Black Cockatoo - Cockatoo Birding Guide - Kakatua | Kaketoe

Is there a difference between a black cockatoo and a red-tailed black cockatoo? Different Black Cockatoo Varieties Yes, there are some key differences between black cockatoos as a general group and the specific red-tailed black cockatoo species: Black cockatoos refer broadly to a group of larger cockatoos native to Australia that all have mostly dark blackish plumage. There are three distinct species of recognized black cockatoos: Red-tailed Black Cockatoo Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo Glossy Black Cockatoo The red-tailed black cockatoo is one specific species within the black cockatoo group. It can be identified by the prominent bright red panels on its tail feathers and red cheek patches. The other two black cockatoo species have yellow tail panels (Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo) or lack any bright tail colors (Glossy Black Cockatoo). So in summary: Black cockatoos = general term referring to all large, mostly black cockatoos in Australia There are 3 specific species of Australian black cockatoos: Red-tailed Black Cockatoo Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo Glossy Black Cockatoo The palm cockatoo is also a large black cockatoo species but is native to New Guinea, not continental Australia. Click here to learn more about the unique palm cockatoo.

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