Photo taken at Singapore Zoo.
The Red-vented Cockatoo, Cacatua haematuropygia, sometimes called the Philippine Cockatoo or Kalangay, is a critically endangered species of cockatoo that is endemic to the Philippines. It is roughly the size and shape of the Tanimbar Corella, but is easily distinguished by the red feathers around the vent.
The plumage is all white with red undertail coverts tipped white, yellowish undertail and pale yellow underwings. It is 12.2 inches long and has an 8.6 inches wingspan.
The Red-vented Cockatoo makes a characteristic bleating call, as well as screeching or whistling noises that are common to most cockatoos. It is quieter than most cockatoos, and much quieter than the Umbrella Cockatoo or Moluccan Cockatoo. ~ SOURCE
such a lovely creature, learning from your page each time...
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful bird! I'm familiar with Cockatoos, but I've never seen one with the color! Terrific! Hope your week is going well, Cher!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Very beautiful bird. I think I have seen one in a zoo before.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful, but maybe talkative bird.
ReplyDeletejust had a photo of a Guria from PNG, wll post tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed learning something about this interesting bird.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird, and a terrific shot of it!
ReplyDeleteHappy REDnesday,
Carol
Such a beauty.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird to see...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird. Does it have a red vent?????
ReplyDeleteCould it be any pinker? Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe splash of red on the crest is an elegant touch!
ReplyDeleteSplash of Desert Red
Lovely bird!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird but that's a Moluccan Cockatoo not a Red-vent.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird! I sometimes watch a live cam from Australia on UStream, called Backyard Galah Cam - Beautiful birds that we don't have here in the States!
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