The Drumming Bird - The elusive palm cockatoo

[@preuen732]

They look so badass yet they sound so cute

[@paulhumphries6923]

Preußen I got people feel about STD bumps in the ceiling

[@shibe1367]

Preußen You’d be surprised that they are very affectionate and they love cuddles.

[@Irohbro]

imagion how Deep its sounds slounds like to a mouse

[@shaneo5436]

Older Australians can still remember the sight of eagle carcasses strung along fences and the freshwater places I swam in as a kid are like sewers now. It's scary how much the world's changed in a single lifetime.

[@mistymorgan8068]

They're clearly metal af that's why they drum

[@rodneyarbiol2776]

the hair gave it away!

[@vaultgirl42091]

Yes!!

[@moldvox]

it's vocalizations have an Aussie accent

[@WindWolfAlpha]

That's funny, right there! They're like "Oi! This is moy tree!

[@monmacphee289]

Possibly because they are from Australia and this is recorded in Australia! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤔😏

[@ThomasDoubting5]

Your right they do.

[@crabcrabhathat]

great footage, gorgeous birds.

[@crbrowes449]

Absolutely phenomenal, what a majestic bird! To the wonderful lady, thank you for your dedication and research into this fine species. Cheers!

[@cnzdenek]

Thanks!

[@attomicchicken]

4:34 that was bloody cute

[@CaptnJackHammer]

They are so very precious and we should look after them very carefully

[@gwenhafford4112]

Stunning birds! If we can land a device on Mars to take pictures, we should be able to figure out how to help these beautiful birds survive, thrive and reproduce.

[@ForgedEggs]

Anyone notice how the mating dance cockatoos at 5:08 use the same sound as the drumming one at 9:39? The drumming might be for mating purposes. The hollow trees function as a nest, maybe the drumming is to show potential mates how nice and hollow their tree is?

[@sebastianmendezb]

Please, consider this : regardless of what gendered-animal species you belong to, as a male your mating strategy is to appear strong - ultimately, to show your ability to produce offspring that will survive, and that towards infinity -. Now consider this : in order to make a loud sound multiple times, rhythm is inevitable. Anything that is done multiple times will have a rhythm, eventually. Rhythm is the inevitable consequence of repetition. Now consider this : many animals - including us - make themselves appear tough by being loud. It's part of territoriality. Lions roar, apes howl, etc. I'm sure birds are there too. What of us ? All it takes is a little bit of smart in order to replace a howl with a drum. You just need a stick, and something to grab it with. So with all that what you get is the simple statement that us humans we beat drums to be appear tough, which does two things : (1) make us seem tough to our adversaries, (2) make us appealing to women. Very simple logic. And so, take that same thing to a bird that (a) can grab things, (b) has a little smart - what you get is exactly the same results : be tough, be appealing. And it tells you plenty about musicians, and their music. And about everything, really. It talks about the form of music that is military parades. About the form of music that is protesting on streets, with drums, and other instruments. All in all it's just different methods of being territorial through noise, whereby rhythm is the inevitable result of trying to extend that territoriality the whole length of the « song », given that the sound produced by the instrument starts and ends rather quickly. If all apes, lions, cockatoos, humans, played a synthesizer instead of a drum, rhythm would perhaps cease to exist, since all that'd be required to keep manifesting the sound and it's territoriality, would be to keep the key pushed down on the keyboard. Kind regards.

[@bobbob-sw5xp]

Yes, it is done with a relation to breeding although not all the time. It is done in a fashion to interest the female bird into 1 using that hollow as to do with the sound it makes and 2nd it interest her with the male who is performing the drumming. These birds are very picky but are fantastic all the same, hope this helped

[@ninan2670]

@@sebastianmendezb Power rhythms? And when women drum? Who's who in the zoo? I'm wondering how you would interpret this manifestation in modern humans? Gender dysphoria, or euphoric release? Enjoyed your perspective. Thanks.

[@RebeccaEstherG]

This is absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing!

[@nengsyahira4203]

Rebecca Esther hmmmm

[@nengsyahira4203]

Rebecca Esther hm

[@ThePinkBinks]

They sing. They dance. They drum. Now if I could just hand one of them a tiny electric guitar….

[@karenwalker4476]

I wonder if drumming is a way for the Black Cockatoo to see if a tree is hollow enough to use as a nest? Based on the sound it makes...???

[@abcwildlife6423]

Thank dear

[@twoflyinghats]

No, as the male finds the tree hollow and makes the nest first before he starts drumming.

[@trishianne.carney157]

Fantastic research. Well worth watching. Thanks for all the hard work that went into producing this film.

[@Ghastly1]

Couldn't artificial tree hollows easily be manufactured and placed there at minimal cost and effort?

[@jenc9532]

Pyx if they wanted they could even 3d scan an existing nest site to make it exactly like how they like or even carve them out of wood

[@SharmishthaBasu]

That can be a very smart approach towards saving these extra gorgeous birds

[@Domo69Eels]

No ,, simple answer ,, they know fake shit and wont touch it ,, as it says in the video they wait decades at times for a particular hollow to be just right for breeding ,, but they can live 100 years

[@liamellis9710]

Why aren't we finding this?

[@cnzdenek]

Yeah, no. This is a remote region. No manufacturing. All items would have to be shipped, which is hugely expensive due to small planes that operate in the region. Then expensive tree climbers would have to be employed to install the massive artificial tree hollows. All so that the Palm Cockatoos probably don't even touch them, (they're extremely picky nesters) and instead they're used by Sulphur-crested Cockatoos...who then increase in population and increase competition with Palm Cockatoos for the natural hollows. So literally, after immense cost and time-effort, might actually have a negative effect on the Palm Cockatoo population. We have to due our absolute best to protect their ancient (300+ years old) nesting trees. This means pay rangers to properly manage the land regarding fire, and as an emergency measure clear fire-breaks around their known hollows to prevent unplanned fires from turning their nests into chimneys.

[@catherinecozzano2580]

What a beautiful bird !!! I love his colors. Funny the way he beats the rhythm. ❤️

[@Sohraiyah1]

They Drum as a mating ritual, the male drums and builds the nest, the male with the loudest drumming and the best nest usually get the best females. I watched a documentary on them a few years ago also on KZbin and that was what it said.

[@53cateye1]

Long may they live.

[@zhuthebabycockatoo2140]

I think 90years🙂🐥 Watch the channel with baby umbrella Cockatoo Zhu kzbin.info/www/bejne/nofHk3x3Zcybi9E

[@barbraduncan9736]

Thank you for this great video! Palm Cockatoo's are so fascinating and I love their "drumming" for the sheer joy of it!!!

[@reffique23]

Excellent n GOOD WORK YOU DOING... ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PLAM COCATOO ..

[@Remhad]

They really do look like living dinosaurs. I love this bird for its distinct looks, a beautiful animal.

[@ladyturantulo]

Lmao imagine just minding your own business in your home and a camera just eases into your house

[@Henbot]

This was one of the most unsettling birds I ever have seen when it turned up in Tales of the Unexpected Bird of Prey. It so freakishly sinister it fascinating watching the natural version of it - great episode too, of Tales of the Unexpected

[@hkrug666]

I know I'm a little late to your comment but.... I just watched that episode a few days ago! That bird was so creepy, I kept wondering if it was real or dyed or something. I'm glad this popped up. I couldn't help but think of how creepy they made it sound.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

Very interesting. I hope they can be saved along with the other wonderful wildlife there. Maybe they drum because they just like the sounds it makes. I used to help out on my own feeding some Ravens and from time to time they would drop little treats of shiney bits of anything like shiney earings (only one of a pair of earings of course😁) & such things. I would thank them then leave food and give them back their treats they offered me after showing them that I liked it and I'd go to the thrift store and find other shiney bits of jewelry to give them along with the food. They are very intelligent birds.

[@lockygolfer]

Amazing birds! Great documentary .

[@lindaadams9760]

Magnificent birds :) Also, other Cockatoos also 'drum'.....They like to hear the noise, and interact with it. I live with 2 at present; and, they are like 2yr old children....IN to Everything ...lol

[@anwarzadran1512]

Thank you for sharing such beautiful video

[@hlmtaylor]

Amazing and wonderful--what a treat!

[@ShadowHunter120]

I wanted one as a pet but now I dont. Sure I'd be happy but these creatures are too wild to fare well in captivity I believe, much more beautiful in their natural habitat.

[@CintiaGarai]

ShadowHunter120 thank you for your comment! It is really nice to read.

[@FukaiKokoro]

The palm cockatoo is especially bad for captivity as they aren’t very people friendly. There are some like galah that do way better around people.

[@adriennefrances9924]

I also thought of getting one till I saw this.

[@margaretjohnston2858]

I AGREE WITH YOU. THEY GORGEOUS. BUT ARE BETTER IN THERE ENVIRONMENT. 🐱🐹

[@MyPaddy2011]

Wonderful historical fiction about the history and 65000 year connection to first nations people with the palm cockatoo. Their unique conversation and drum sequencing is impressive. They should make them sacred birds, in sacred habitats on sacred country and that would guarantee protection.

[@vickyabramowitz4919]

I would have liked to seen more drumming.

[@zhuthebabycockatoo2140]

Watch the channel with baby umbrella Cockatoo Zhu. She gives good moon kzbin.info/www/bejne/nofHk3x3Zcybi9E

[@badgirlhollywood9741]

I would’ve liked to have seen more drumming.

[@tegealipigeonsshop8447]

Good documentary

[@draygoes]

Who else just found out these where a thing and is binge watching videos to learn about it?

[@dnajukes1]

Me

[@the2ohh6]

That thing is fucking gorgeous my 2 favorite colors

[@thecrow7]

the most stunning bird on this planet!

[@acidset]

I wonder if "hollow tree trunks" could somehow be manufactured and placed in areas of interest to help with the low breeding

[@cnzdenek]

see my reply above.

[@Gnarmarmilla]

Thank you very much for sharing this. May God hear my prayers and protect these and all the precious animals who are being threatened by poachers and deforesters who do not know right from wrong, in general.

[@daveman439]

Yes, definitely mark "do not clear or cut" on those nesting trees. More especially why not measure them with 3-d, X-ray, or even create artificial nesting trees with environments to match them??!!

[@MaynardFamilyofFour]

Thanks for sharing this my friend!

[@CalypturaExpeditions]

Uooowww that's a great video! I so want to go there and see this ancient species!

[@몰랑-x7i]

4:16 That ant is just like Yaaaaay I'm on tv!!!!!

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

So very unusual! Stunning visual and audio! I’ll be checking them out more closely so thank you for taking me to school, my friends.

[@jimforjzs777]

Make....nests.... They do for other species.

[@gme213la2]

most animals dont use human touch nests

[@janbaer3241]

I imagine flocks saying "Who's a pretty boy?"

[@Rudistardust]

Good work scientists!

[@kathleenlafratta2065]

Most amazing bird ever!!

[@trulyinfamous]

Beautiful bird.

[@Aliarshad000]

Thanks for sharing your work

[@julieturcios41]

Beautiful birds. Fly free my friends

[@TheGroxNL]

They look awesome.

[@PointedDread647]

Truely a majestic species

[@akademesanctuary1361]

You get paid to love on birds? Boy did I do my life wrong!

[@Jamie77ize]

Looks like the traditional grip :)

[@bustermk2]

It is possible that the drumming might be to just find hollows in trees. If the sound is right they can just rip a hole in the tree to get to the hollow.

[@seanmay6415]

That sounds very plausible to me

[@jimmyc.4208]

Totally amazing. I would love to work with you!

[@tiamat_023]

man, such a cool bird!

[@Vergessener]

I hope, they will surrvive Monsanto (Monsatano) and Co. :(

[@MARIAShak]

Amazing and cool

[@KrayZJoy]

[@avoycendeether8869]

Interesting variation on the theme of a Fox watching the Hen House.

[@Ammar-px2rw]

I love palm cockatoo All birds love me

[@litpath3633]

I was hoping the rest of the band was going to come out and play a catchy tune.

[@a.sdhann874]

Amazing bird

[@vojaro5669]

They are truly a magnificent bird. How can individuals work to help them?

[@athershah7018]

Beautiful

[@FountainofRandomKnowledge]

I'm the creator behind "The Fountain of Random Knowledge" KZbin channel. I'm passionate about sharing the wonders of nature and helping people see the amazing things all around us. I'm currently working on a video about the Palm Cockatoo and would love to include about a 30 second clip from your video. I want to be transparent and mention that my channel isn't monetized, so I can't offer payment. However, I'll give you full credit in my video, including a link to your video and website (if applicable). I deeply respect your creative rights and would greatly appreciate your permission to use the clip. If you have any conditions or questions, please feel free to reach out. I'm here to make this collaboration work. Thank you for considering my request. Looking forward to your response.

[@rsameer6964]

Lovely videos

[@KingYoite]

4:26 he has an ant in his hair :)

[@kaduku1112]

damn how the heck did you spot that lol

[@roygfs]

I'll have to visit Cape York before they disappear...

[@archer0770]

QUESTION: You said they build their nests in tree hollows. My question is, will they nest in a man made hollow, not a hole drilled in a tree but some sort of totally man made hollow, like a fake tree?

[@cnzdenek]

see my reply above.

[@mostafaparrots]

رائعه

[@robertphillips3078]

Notice the color scheme, he's a AFL BOMBERS supporter . Smart Bird . Plays the Drums . Xcellent.

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

So the question I always ask evolutionists is, you say this is one of the first parrots to have evolved, right? Did it just decide that "this'll do, I don't wanna evolve any further, right here will do me fine, thanks"?

[@YggDruid]

Is it possible that they are drumming to see/hear is the tree suitable,old enough for their house,since they can't make nests?

[@ohmarswe130]

I was five years old at 2015!

[@chadebushman]

Drumming? Those birds make my Macaw look like Neil Peart...

[@anniepie11]

My umbrella cockatoo drummed!!!

[@kylemeyer4266]

mine too, i'm assuming its for fun

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

Maybe they just enjoy laying the beats down.😁🥁

[@2degucitas]

If I had to identify cockatoos I'd go straight for a paint gun. Gotcha!

[@roastchicken401]

Why are their beaks so big?

[@عسلدونيآآخي]

imagin if the animals in the jungles travel to the city to discover human life

[@tamaraj4200]

They are also in the pet trade now.

[@Luvmypooches]

One of natures jewels, and need care.

[@amydason9332]

Black drummers stunning birds

[@Fugue5tate]

It said hello why didn't you say hello back! It's why it shouted it the second time lol

[@sylvesterbestertester1013]

They have a dagger for a beak.

[@507dannyfe]

You need to watch Max and Dan. You will learn a lot.

[@arpadungvari7160]

Why they don't just hanging some large boxes on some trees for nesting area?

[@interracialdistance]

I thought Hyacinths were the largest in the world

[@theshire6509]

10:06 that sound is so cute! Something like "oh well".

[@mellimendelson2291]

There are 3 recognized races or sub species. P. a goliath is the largest.

[@superplatypus]

I want to see one so cool

[@fb0131]

what's the name of the black bird with a green chest and mouth??

[@gigisasz4580]

Did I miss something.. but it was all about the researchers and only at the end was there one tiny clip of the actual drumming behavior.. ugh 🤦‍♀️

[@cnzdenek]

Bummer you're unsatisfied with our massive effort here. It's called a story. The climax of any story is often short. Plus, due to our drumming paper not being published yet at the time of this video, we could not release more than one drumming sequence for risk of others scooping our paper.

[@kennedylemon5837]

Kazuya if he was turned into a bird

[@TheRjjrjjr]

Remarkable!

[@aletaraene7772]

Mans got an ant in his hair 4:29 (look in the top right)

[@439bananas]

The park ranger looks like Clive James.

[@89NikhilS]

i came here for the drumming

[@cyberneticghostofchristmas]

8:30. You're welcome...

[@lorib7651]

Not kept as pets in Australia as they are a protected species.