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Scientific name
Probosciger aterrimus
Order
Birds
Family
קקדואיים Psittacidae
Social Structure
להקה
small flocks
Activity
פעיל יום
Food
Vegetarian
Eats berries, nuts, dates, and other fruits
Dangers
Illegal trade, habitat destruction
Zoo Conservation Program:
Feeding/Enrichment Time
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Habitat & Distribution Area
Australia and Papua New Guinea
Iin addition there is a sub-species of the palm cockatoo that also exists in Iran.
Conservation status
lc
Deficient Data
DD
least Concern
lc
Near Threatened
nt
Vulnerable
vu
Endangered
en
Critically endangered
cr
Extinct in the Wild
ew
Extinct
ex
Endangered status
lc
Worldwide
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Israel
In the Bible
Weight
0.5
-
1.2
KG
Life Expectancy
90
years
Interesting To Know
The palm cockatoo is among the largest parrots in existence, and therefore, they have the nickname of Goliath parrot. Their beak is built in such a way that it does not completely close, which allows them to hold nuts and crack them easily. Their strong jaws can crack especially hard nuts. During courting season, the couple will approach one another with outspread wings. The male will bow to the female while whistling. His face will turn red. Sometimes, he will try to impress the female by drumming on a tree branch where the nest is located while also making loud vocal sounds.
Photo: Flori Van Assen