Palm Cockatoo

parrots · giant birds · Australia

Massive and striking. The palm cockatoo is one of the largest parrots in the world, with a dark smoky-black body, a dramatic crest of long feathers on its head, and bright red cheek patches that make it look painted for a performance.

Lives in rainforests. These impressive birds come from the rainforests and islands of New Guinea, the Aru Islands, and Cape York Peninsula in Australia, where they've adapted to life high in the trees.

Powerful hooked beak. The palm cockatoo has an enormous, sharply-hooked black beak that's incredibly strong and is one of the most powerful beaks of any parrot species.

Bold appearance. With its large crest that can raise and lower, brilliant red face patches, and jet-black feathers, the palm cockatoo is one of the most striking and theatrical-looking parrots on Earth.