Glossy Black-cockatoo (species: Calyptorhynchus (Calyptorhynchus) lathami) in Towarri NP (Gaia Guide)
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Calyptorhynchus (Calyptorhynchus) lathami
Glossy Black-cockatoo


©Charlie: Male and female Glossy Black Cockatoos at Bulahdelah

©Ian Sanderson: Glossy Black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus (Calyptorhynchus) lathami)

©Tom Tarrant: Male Glossy Black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus (Calyptorhynchus) lathami)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Cacatuidae
Genus Calyptorhynchus
Species Calyptorhynchus (Calyptorhynchus) lathami
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

This species is sexually dimorphic. The male is predominantly black with a chocolate brown head and striking caudal red patches. The female is a duller dark brown, with flecks of yellow in the tail and collar. The female's tail is barred whereas the male's tail is patched. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • From 46 cm to 50 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Up to 100 cm

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