Scientific name:
Probosciger aterrimus meaning “very black snout-bearer”
Australia’s largest Cockatoo is a spectacular bird with black plumage, a huge beak, a magnificent head crest and red cheeks that change colour when it is alarmed. It is also very noisy, using screeches, cries, grunts and whistles to communicate.
| Animal Facts: | Coin Specifications: | |||
| Category: | AIR | Legal tender: | Australia | |
| Size: | Up to 68 centimetres in length | Effigy: | Queen Elizabeth II | |
| Diet: | Seeds, nuts, berries | Denomination: | $1 | |
| Threats: | Loss of habitat resulting from fire and development, illegal trapping | Weight: | 13.80g | |
| Diameter: | 30.20mm | |||
| Thickness: | 3.10mm | |||
Animal Facts & Coin Specifications: All animal information verified by the Australian Museum Research Library and the Western Australian Museum.
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