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Calyptorhynchus banksii

Photo by tcollins
Photo taken: Darwin, Australia

[edit] Identification

60 cm. Black, red tail bands; females are brownish-black with yellow barring and spotting and have yellow-orange tail stripes.

[edit] Distribution

Australia

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

Eucalyptus woodlands near water, shrubland and grassland.

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes eucalyptus seeds, berries, fruits, various insects and grubs.

They build their nests in tree cavities. 1 to 2 white eggs are laid, but often only 1 nestling survives infancy.

[edit] External Links

• View more images of this species on the ABID