Scientific Name: Probosciger Aterrimus
Indonesian Name: Kakatua Raja
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Country Origins: Indonesia
Province: Aru Island, Misol Island & Western Papua, New Guinea

Conservation Status

Extinct

Extinct in the Wild

Critically Endangered

Endangered

Vulnerable

Near Threatened

Least Concern

General Information

Habitat:

Tropical Rain Forest

Height:

51 – 64 cm

Weight:

500 – 1100 grams

Wingspan:

70 -100 cm

Diet:

Fruits, Nuts and Seeds.

Lifespan:

Up to 60 Years

Palm Cockatoo

Fun Facts

The red patch on their cheek changes colour depending on their health or stress level.

When highly stressed the patch will change to pink/beige, and when highly excited it changes to yellow.

They only lay one egg every two years.