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Palm Cockatoo (Australian)
Probosciger aterrimus macgillivrayi
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 10/31/2015
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Near Threatened
Listed since: Thu Mar 02 2023 14:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: None
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The palm cockatoo (Australian) is a large cockatoo with a massive, curved dark grey bill and a long erectile crest. Adults are entirely slate-black in colour except for a bright-red facial patch which flushes a deep scarlet when alarmed or excited.
Threats
The greatest threat to palm cockatoos is the cumulative impact of a range of contrasting mechanisms all operating to reduce the availability of nesting hollows, such as fire, cyclones, land clearing and competition.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
56
Average life span:
Number of young produced each year:
Number of breeding events each year:
> 10 yrs
Single
Optimal Conditions Only
Minimum sexual maturity age:
3 - 5yrs
Who is helping?
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database
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