The palm cockatoo is known for its black or smoky
grey color and the visible red spot on its head. This
parrot is the sole member of the bird’s monotypic
species known as Probosciger and associate family. It
stands 55 to 60 cm (22 to 24 inches) tall and weighs
around 910 to 1,200 grams. It was originally described
by Gmelin, a German natural scientist way back in
1788. This unique bird, featuring a large crest, is also
one of the parrot species that have very large bills. The
average price of a Palm Cockatoo is $16,000
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