Red and Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo by Harold Thomas
Title: Red and Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo
ID: 10052172
Artist: Harold Thomas
Medium: Watercolour on Archer Paper
Size: 56x38 cm
This watercolour artwork depicts a Red & Yellow tailed black cockatoo. The Red-tailed Black Cockatoo also known as Banksian- or Bank's Black Cockatoo, is a large cockatoo native to Australia. It is more common in the drier parts of Australia. The Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo and the South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo are under threat.
The species is usually found in eucalyptus woodlands, or along water courses. In the more northerly parts of the country, these cockatoos are commonly seen in large flocks. They are seed eaters and cavity nester's. As such, they depend on trees with fairly large diameters, generally Eucalyptus. Populations in south-eastern Australia are threatened by the reduction in forest cover and by other habitat alterations.
The Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo 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. In flight, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos flap deeply and slowly, and with a peculiar heavy fluid motion. Their loud eerie wailing calls carry for long distances.
If you would like to know more about the Red and Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
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