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R IUCN · NT · Near Threatened Psittaciformes Cacatuidae

Palm Cockatoo

Probosciger aterrimus

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3986 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
51–64 cm
Body Mass
841 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 229

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 229).

DEF 182

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 182).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: New Guinea and satellites & and far Northern Australia Habitat: Forest & Woodland
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Probosciger aterrimus stenolophus

    Yapen (Geelvink Bay is., nw New Guinea) and n, e New Guinea

  • Probosciger aterrimus goliath

    Raja Ampat Is. (nw of New Guinea), Bird's Head and Neck (nw New Guinea) and w, c, se New Guinea

  • Probosciger aterrimus aterrimus

    Aru Is. (sw of New Guinea)

  • Probosciger aterrimus macgillivrayi

    s New Guinea and n Cape York Pen., ne QLD (ne Australia)

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Probosciger aterrimus

Which family does it belong to?

Cockatoos (Cacatuidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: New Guinea and satellites & and far Northern Australia

Sources & credits

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