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Calyptorhynchus banksii
The red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) also known as Banksian- or Banks' black cockatoo, is a large black cockatoo native to Australia.
This was one of 10+ birds eating nuts from a Casuarina tree in the Mullers Lagoon Park. Bowen. NQ. Au
Unlike many of the parrot type birds that live in the area, these large birds are extremely shy around humans. While many wild parrots - including the large sulphur-crested cockies - find 'foods' in my yard, I only see these big birds flying overhead...
Spotted on Mar 15, 2021
Submitted on Mar 15, 2023
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