Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii)

✨ Key Features

  • Large black cockatoo with powerful bill

  • Males: bright red tail panels

  • Females: yellow spotting and barred tail

  • Slow, heavy flight

🌏 Habitat

Found across much of Australia, especially in:

  • Woodlands

  • Forests

  • Semi-arid regions

Often seen:

  • Flying overhead or feeding in trees

⚡ What Makes It Special

Known for its loud, far-carrying calls and slow, deliberate wingbeats in flight.

🧠 Summary

A large black cockatoo with striking red tail panels, often seen in woodland and forest.