Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo
Zanda latirostris
ENEndangered Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Cockatoos (Cacatuidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
Carnaby's black cockatoo (Zanda latirostris), also known as the short-billed black cockatoo, is a large black cockatoo endemic to southwest Australia. It was described in 1948 by naturalist Ivan Carnaby. Measuring 53–58 cm (21–23 in) in length, it has a short crest on the top of its head. Its plumage is mostly greyish black, and it has prominent white cheek patches and a white tail band.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southwestern Australia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Carnaby'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.
