164K views · 300 reactions | 礪The sight and sound of a flock of red-tailed black cockatoo flying through bush is unique to outback Australia 礪 What's your favourite bird in the bush? | ABC Alice Springs | Facebook

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🌿 A Closer Look at the Red-tailed Black Cockatoo 🎶✨🎣 4K The red-tailed black cockatoo also known as Banksian-or Banks' black cockatoo, is a large black cockatoo native to Australia. Adult males have a characteristic pair of bright red panels on the tail that gives the species its name. It is more common in the drier parts of the continent Scientific name Calyptorhynchus banksii Mass 720 g Adult #RedTailedBlackCockatoo #Cockatoo #exoticbirds #birdsofinstagram #BirdWatching #naturelovers #natur

Have you ever been lucky enough to spot a red-tailed black cockatoo? You can tell the species apart from others by their distinct, sunset-coloured tail feathers. Both active and noisy, individuals tend to spend most of the day feeding. The cockatoos are endemic to Australia—found in all mainland states, with five distinct subspecies occurring in eight discrete populations across the continent. Sadly, two subspecies in south-east Australia and south-west Australia are under threat. Image: crbelle

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Back in 2020, Spence the South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo was found on the ground in South Australia’s south-east with a badly injured wing. After specialist care from our vets, her wing was amputated, and she began a brand-new life at Adelaide Zoo. Fast forward to today and Spence has adapted brilliantly. She’s settled into her habitat, made friends with fellow cockatoo Banks, and quickly captured the hearts of keepers and visitors alike. Now, Spence has taken on a very special role and