Palm Cockatoo

Probosciger aterrimus (Gmelin, JF, 1788)

Palm Cockatoo Probosciger aterrimus lives in New Guinea, its satellites and far northern Australia, in rainforest and woodland. It is a cockatoo of the family Cacatuidae and was described by Gmelin in 1788. The bird is notable for its long crest and its very large, strong bill, which is sharply hooked. It also has bright red cheek patches. Its range includes the Aru Islands, the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, and areas near Sorong in West Papua, where it may be seen in trees beside roads.

Order

Psittaciformes

Family

Cacatuidae — Cockatoos

Breeding range

Australasia: New Guinea and satellites, and far n Australia