Summary ⁹

The yellow-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus) is a large cockatoo native to the south-east of Australia measuring 55–65 cm (22–26 in) in length. It has a short crest on the top of its head. Its plumage is mostly brownish black and it has prominent yellow cheek patches and a yellow tail band. The body feathers are edged with yellow giving a scalloped appearance. The adult male has a black beak and pinkish-red eye-rings, and the female has a...

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing ¹⁰

Maximum longevity: 41 years (captivity)
Observations: A pair of animals at Rotterdam Zoo are believed to be post-reproductive. The male is at least 37 years old and the female at least 41 (Brouwer et al. 2000).

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