Baudin’s Black Cockatoo
Zanda baudinii
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Cockatoos (Cacatuidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
Baudin's black cockatoo (Zanda baudinii), also known as Baudin's cockatoo or the long-billed black cockatoo, is a species of genus Zanda found in southwest Australia. The epithet commemorates the French explorer Nicolas Baudin. It has a short crest on the top of its head, and the plumage is mostly greyish black. It has prominent white cheek patches and a white tail band.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Far southwestern Australia (forests from Perth to Albany).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Baudin's black cockatoo
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
