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Carnaby's black cockatoo is 53–58 cm (21–23 in) in length with a 110 cm (43 in) wingspan, and weighs 520–790 grams. It is mostly greyish black, with narrow light grey scalloping produced by narrow off white margins at the tips of dark feathers. The scalloping is more prominent on the neck. It has a crest of 2.5–3 cm (0.98–1.18 in) long feathers on its head that form a short crest that can be raised and lowered, and a prominent off-white patch of feathers on its cheek. Its lateral tail feathers are white with black tips, and the central tail feathers all black.
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When to see the Carnaby's Black Cockatoo
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Where to see the Carnaby's Black Cockatoo
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About the Carnaby's Black Cockatoo
Carnaby's black cockatoo, 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. Its plumage is mostly greyish black, and it has prominent white cheek patches and a white tail band. The body feathers are edged with white giving a scalloped appearance. Adult males have a dark grey beak and pink eye-rings. Adult females have a bone-coloured beak, grey eye-rings and ear patches that are paler than those of the males.
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Easily confused with
Baudin's Black CockatooZanda baudiniiBaudin's black cockatoo is about 56 cm (22 in) long.
Yellow-tailed Black CockatooZanda funereaThe yellow-tailed black cockatoo is 55–65 cm (22–26 in) in length and 750–900 grams in weight.
Side by side: Carnaby's Black Cockatoo vs Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo
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