PSITTACIFORMES: Cacatuidae

Probosciger aterrimus  

Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus)
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© Kay Parkin 2011
Iron Range National Park, QLD (Aug, 2011)

I was so excited to finally see this bird. They are elusive and not many were seen during our trip.

Sadly it was only just sunrise when this one appeared so although it was low down and close, the lack of light made it difficult to photograph.

Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus)

Palm Cockatoo

Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus)

Palm Cockatoo