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  2. Red-tailed black cockatoo - Wikipedia

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    The species complex was first described by the ornithologist John Latham in 1790 as Psittacus banksii, [4] commemorating English botanist Sir Joseph Banks.The red-tailed black cockatoo also has the distinction of being the first bird from Eastern Australia illustrated by a European, as a female, presumably collected at Endeavour River in north Queensland, was sketched by Banks' draughtsman ...

  3. Black cockatoo - Wikipedia

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    Black cockatoo is a general descriptive term for cockatoos that are mainly black and may include: Palm cockatoo, Probosciger aterrimus, also called great black cockatoo; Species of the genus Calyptorhynchus: Red-tailed black cockatoo, Calyptorhynchus banksii, has several alternative common names including black cockatoo

  4. Carnaby's black cockatoo - Wikipedia

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    Carnaby's black cockatoo (Zanda latirostris), also known as the short-billed black cockatoo, is a large black cockatoo endemic to southwest Australia. It was described in 1948 by naturalist Ivan Carnaby. Measuring 53–58 cm (21–23 in) in length, it has a short crest on the top of its head.

  5. 10 Expensive and Exotic Pets That Rich People Actually Own - AOL

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    Known for its black plumage, large size, and dramatic red cheek patches, the palm cockatoo can set you back at least $16,000. With their intelligence and strong bond to their owners, these birds ...

  6. Stunning Black Cockatoo Shows Off His 'Big Wings' Trick - AOL

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    Most of the Cockatoos I've seen are white-colored or even pink, but these darker-feathered populations aren't especially rare. Even so, black birds are less commonly seen, especially in pet shops.

  7. Screaming’ Hungry Baby Black Palm Cockatoo at San ... - AOL

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    Black Palm Cockatoos are the largest of the world’s cockatoo species (there are 18 in total). They can grow to up to 24 inches long and weigh up to 3 pounds. They can grow to up to 24 inches ...

  8. Calyptorhynchus - Wikipedia

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    Described by French naturalist Anselme Gaëtan Desmarest in 1826, [2] the genus Calyptorhynchus has two species of cockatoos. They are all mostly black in colour, and the taxa may be differentiated partly by size and partly by small areas of red, grey, and yellow plumage, especially in the tail feathers.

  9. List of parrots - Wikipedia

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    Superfamily Cacatuoidea: cockatoos [17] Family Cacatuidae. Subfamily Nymphicinae: one genus with one species, the cockatiel; Subfamily Calyptorhynchinae: the black cockatoos; Subfamily Cacatuinae. Tribe Microglossini: one genus with one species, the black palm cockatoo; Tribe Cacatuini: four genera of white, pink, and grey species