palm cockatoo; goliath cockatoo; great black cockatoo
A large black cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) native to New Guinea and northern Australia, known for its red cheek patches and loud call.
The palm cockatoo is a large black cockatoo with red cheeks.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
From 椰子 (yashi, 'palm') + 鸚鵡 (ōmu, 'cockatoo'), referring to its habitat and appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain; the name likely describes the bird's association with palm trees.