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Palm cockatoo

Australia·Bird

The palm cockatoo, also called the goliath cockatoo or great black cockatoo, is native to areas of New Guinea and Australia. Easily recognizable by their smoky grey/black coloring and distinct red cheek patches.

  • Conservation StatusNear Threatened
  • Life spanAround 60 years
  • Body size22-24 in. in length
  • Native habitat Rainforest and woodlands of areas of New Guinea, Aru Islands and Australia
  • DietNative fruits and nuts
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