Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo
Zanda funerea
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Cockatoos (Cacatuidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The yellow-tailed black cockatoo (Zanda funerea) is a large cockatoo native to the south-east of Australia measuring 55–65 cm (22–26 in) in length. It has a short crest on the top of its head. Its plumage is mostly brownish black and it has prominent yellow cheek patches and a yellow tail band. The body feathers are edged with yellow giving a scalloped appearance.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Yellow-tailed 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.
