Palm Cockatoo

The Palm Cockatoo , also known as the Goliath Cockatoo, is a large smoky-grey or black parrot of the cockatoo family. It is the only member in subfamily Microglossinae and the only member of the monotypic genus, Probosciger. Its unique position within the cockatoo family has been confirmed by molecular studies.

The Palm Cockatoo is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Australian Palm Cockatoo range (in red) The Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus), also known as the Goliath Cockatoo, is a large smoky-grey or black parrot of the cockatoo family. It is the only member in subfamily Microglossinae and the only member of the monotypic genus, Probosciger. Its unique position within the cockatoo family has been confirmed by molecular studies. More

English: Great palm cockatoo, great black cockatoo, Goliath cockatoo, Goliath aratoo, Cape York cockatoo, black macaw; French: Microglosse noir; German: Arakakadu; Spanish: Cacatúa Enlutada. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 23.6 in (60 cm); 1.8–2.4 lb (910–1,200 g). Black plumage with red or pink cheeks from bill to eye; large head crest. DISTRIBUTION P. a. aterrimus: Aru Islands and Misool, western Papuan Islands, Indonesia. P. a. goliath: western Papuan Islands, except Misool, Indonesia, and central New Guinea. P. More

The Palm Cockatoo is distributed in rainforests and woodlands of New Guinea and northern Queensland, Australia. A majority of all captive-bred Palm Cockatoos are currently owned by Natalie Copp, David Roberts, Mike Tyson, Thomas Woodward and Ina Zuncke. The collective breeding program has been deemed a success by the Palm Cockatoo Conservation in Papua New Guinea. More

Palm Cockatoo page at BirdsAustralia.com.au There is a very brief write up here plus a great sound byte. World Parrot Trust Palm Cockatoo profile page Birdlife International Palm Cockatoo info page 2 Palm Cockatoo on the IUCN Red List Palm Cockatoo Conservation in Papua New Guinea (pdf) Piccaninny Plains Sanctuary – Australian Wildlife Conservancy This non-profit organisation aims to purchase land for conservation. More

The weight of the female Palm Cockatoo is between 500-950 grams, and the males weigh between 540-1100 grams. Both females and males height range from 49-68 centimeters. The wings are about 35.1 centimeters, the tail about 23.8 centimeters, the bill about 9.1 centimeters, and the tarsus about 3.5 centimeters. These Palm Cockatoos are very large birds. They are the second largest flying parrot after the hyacinth macaw. The scientific name is derived from both Greek and Latin. More

The Palm Cockatoo is a large (49 cm to 68 cm in length, 500-1100 grams in weight) predominately black bird with a spectacular backward curving erectile crest. The massive upper mandible is considerably larger in males than in females. The black tipped red tongue remains visible through much of the length of the unique bill, which meets only at the tip. The Palm Cockatoo has powder down, which dulls their glossy beak and adds a gray color to their black plumage. More

the Palm Cockatoo is in its own genus Probosciger and is descended from the earliest offshoot within the cockatoo family. The five cockatoo species of the genus Calyptorhynchus are commonly known as black cockatoos, and are divided into two subgenera—Calyptorhynchus and Zanda. The former group are sexually dichromatic, with the females having prominently barred plumage. The two are also distinguished by differences in the food begging calls of juveniles. More

The Palm Cockatoo can be described in one word- gorgeous. This striking cockatoo is perhaps the most unusual and beautiful of all cockatoos. Those lucky enough to own them should treasure these remarkable creatures. The Palm Cockatoo, also known as the Black Palm Cockatoo is loving and affectionate. His docile behavior makes him a wonderful pet. More

Palm cockatoos Probosciger aterrimus are generally housed in the same fashion as other psittacines in a typical parrot aviary, such as flight or suspended cages. For the physical and mental well being of these birds the cage size should allow adequate flight and recreation. The Palm Cockatoo SSP Management Group feels the minimum size aviary, which would accommodate their normal activities, is 2 meters wide by 3.3 meters long by 1.6 meters high (6' x 10' x 5'). More

Palm Cockatoo Reproduction by E. Trent Swigert from the Caloosahatchee Aviary and Botanical Gardens formerly from the Avicultural Breeding and Research Center First Captive Breeding. In recent years, the palm cockatoo has been successfully bred in a number of private and public institutions throughout the world. The world's first reported captive breeding of this species occurred in 1968, by Bob Lynn of Sydney, Australia. More

The Palm Cockatoo is the only cockatoo that uses the tropical rain forest habitat.,The other cockatoos species prefer drier forest habitats. The Palm Cockatoo is unable to excavates nests in trees and they look for existing cavities in large trees. Because of their large size the Palm Cockatoos require wide hollows and these can only be found in the larger trees, i.e., old trees. More

The Black Palm Cockatoos are very large, averaging around 24 inches in length from the beak to the tip of the tail feathers. Average Lifespan: Up to 60 years. Temperament: The Black Palm Cockatoo, while social, is not known to be among the most affectionate Cockatoo species. Intelligent and resourceful, they require solid training and plenty of interaction. Black Palm Cockatoos are recommended for very experienced bird owners that are familiar with keeping large parrots. More

The Palm Cockatoo frequents the Cape York Peninsula in Australia's Northern Territory. There are also three subspecies. There is the p.a. aterrimus from Northern Australia, the largest is p.a. goliath from the Papua Islands and the p.a. stenolophus from New Guinea. Palm Cockatoos are usually seen in pairs but, occasionally, they are found singly or in groups of five or six. More

Palm Cockatoo Regal, elegant, gentle souls, sweet of nature, docile, all these characteristics fit the wonderful Palm Cockatoo. You have not lived until you have seen and had the opportunity to interact with one of these creatures. Approximately 23 to 28 inches in length, they are found natively in Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia. They do not breed well in captivity and their diet is specific and regulated, therefore, the expense of these beauties. More

The Palm Cockatoo also known as the Goliath Cockatoo, is a large smoky-grey or black parrot of the cockatoo family and this species is unique in its kind. It is the only member in subfamily Microglossinae and monotypic genus Probosciger. The Palm Cockatoo is distributed in rainforests and woodlands of New Guinea and northern Queensland, Australia. It measures around 55-60 cm (22-24 in) in length and weighs between 500-1,000 g. More

You need to feed your Palm Cockatoo only once a day, in the morning. Always keep fresh water for them to drink. Remove fruits and vegetables from the cage at the end of the day. Wild Palm Cockatoos feed on fruits, berries, seeds, palm nuts and leaf-buds. They break open nuts with their sharp-edged bills. As their numbers in the wild are seriously threatened, they only way to ensure the survival of this species is by the controlled breeding in captivity. More

The Palm Cockatoo, also known as the Black Palm Cockatoo, is found in Australia on the tip of Cape York Peninsula. They are also found in New Guinea, the Aru Islands, and Indonesia. In the wild, Palms usually travel in pairs or in very small flocks. Palm Cockatoos are the only Cockatoos with totally dark feathers. They are the largest of Cockatoos, ranging from 22 to 28 inches in length, depending on the subspecies. Their wing spans range from 27 to 39 inches and are extremely good flyers. More

The palm cockatoo is a unique and magnificent species, gentle by nature, and can be an excellent pet bird. These birds are relatively quiet except for their breeding call, which is a series of shrill whistling calls performed with bows. Palm cockatoos don't often speak. Palm cockatoos (Probosciger aterrimus) are found primarily in New Guinea (Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya, Indonesia). They inhabit coastal forests and are also found in the Cape York Peninsula of northeastern Australia (Queensland). More

Palm cockatoos and other cockatoo species can be very long lived (probably around 50 years) but precise life span is unknown. Appearance and Personality Palm cockatoos are large black cockatoos with erect crests, bright red naked facial skin and a large imposing beak. The plumage is entirely black but looks gray due to feather powder. The mandibles do not fit when closed and reveal the bicolor (red and black) tongue. More

or excited, the Black Palm Cockatoo almost always has its crest on display! The area from their eyes, along their cheeks, all the way to the beak is bare skin, rather like a Macaw. But the startling thing about this is that the skin is bright red! Their tongues are black and red as well. Average Lifespan: 40 More

crests, while the Palm Cockatoo's is long and spiny. Most of the remaining cockatoo species have shorter, modified recumbent crests. moluccan cockatoo crest down The Moluccan Cockatoo's crest consists of large, deep salmon/pink feathers with shorter pale salmon/pink feathers in the front. When erect the fanned out crest gives the bird an imposing image. More

The Palm cockatoo, the second largest flying parrot, is a predominately black bird with an impressively large backward curving crest at the top of its head. The upper bill meets only at the tip and is used for cracking nuts, which, along with seeds, fruits, berries, and leaf buds, make up the majority of the Palm's diet. Palm cockatoos have naked patches of skin on their faces, which can range in color from white to dark red, depending on the bird's stress level. More

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Palm Cockatoo has dark plumage, and it is among the largest parrots, even if its size and its wingspan vary, according to the subspecies. (Only Hyacinth Macaw is larger). Adults show wonderful erectile crest of several narrow elongated feathers. Upper mandible is strongly curved, and larger in male than in female. The black-tipped red tongue is well visible, due to separated black mandibles. More

ImageThe Palm Cockatoo, a wonderful small bird, is a marvel to its owner. Here's everything you need to know about it. 1. Breed: Palm cockatoos are the largest breed of cockatoos in the parrot family. 2. Size: Palm cockatoos measure about 55-60 cm in length. More

The Palm Cockatoo is distributed in rainforests and woodlands of New Guinea and northern Queensland, Australia. It is a distinctive bird with a large crest and has one of the largest bills of any parrots (only the Hyacinth Macaw's is larger). This powerful bill enables Palm Cockatoos to eat very hard nuts and seeds that other species have difficulty accessing. More

Palm Cockatoo photo courtesty of www.treknature.com Umbrella Cockatoo photo courtest of Wikipedia Lesser Sulphur Crested (Citron) Cockatoo photo courtesy of Foster Parrots Leadbeater's (Major Mitchell) Cockatoos courtesy of abc.net Rose Brested Cockatoo picture, above, and Bare-Eyed Cockatoo photo, below (Bare-Eyed is on the left) courtesy of thetudors.net Goffins Cockatoo photo courtesy of Foster Parrots Greater Sulphur Crested Cockatoos photo courtesy of thetudors. More

The Palm Cockatoo is distributed in rainforests and woodlands of New Guinea and northern Queensland, Australia. It measures around 55-60 cm in length and weighs between 500-1,000 g. It is a distinctive bird with a large crest and has one of the largest bills of any parrots (only the Hyacinth Macaw's is larger). More

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