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Philippine Cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia

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Identification

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A rare large parrot of forest on Palawan and several other scattered islands. Heavily persecuted. Can roost on small islets or in mangroves and forage in more open areas, including agricultural fields. Mostly white with a pale yellowish cheek, undertail, and underwings and a red patch under the base of the tail. Note the pale bill and the bare white skin around the eye. Hidden crest is usually held flat. Unmistakable if seen well, but a distant bird in flight could be confused with an egret. Voice includes various nasal or rasping squawks.

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