Underrated animals: Palm Cockatoo
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Episode Underrated animals: Palm Cockatoo
It's a bold claim, but the palm cockatoo might be the most punk-rock bird of all.
The black and scarlet parrot lives in the rainforests and woodlands of Far North Queensland, as well as the Aru Islands and New Guinea.
With a wingspan of 1.5 metres, the palm cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) is an impressive bird, with a black mohawk and a powerful beak.
Cast your vote for Australia's most underrated animal here.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-01/science-week-underrated-australian-animal-vote/105582104
Featuring:
• Dr Christina N Zdenek, ecologist with People for Wildlife
Production:
• Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer • Jacinta Bowler, Producer • Rebecca McLaren, Producer • Hamish Camilleri, Sound Engineer • Petria Ladgrove, Executive Producer
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