Red Tailed Black Cockatoo

The red tailed black cockatoo for sale (Calyptorhynchus banksii) is one of Australia’s most dramatic parrots – a large, glossy black cockatoo in which the male shows brilliant red panels in the tail, while the female is browner with fine yellow spotting and barring. Each one at My Cockatoo Bird is hand-raised and sold with a 100% health guarantee and safe delivery.

A striking bird for experienced keepers

Red-tailed black cockatoos are prized for their looks and their calm, dignified presence rather than for cuddling. They are large, powerful birds that do best with experienced owners and plenty of space, and they settle well in a roomy aviary. Far more independent than the clingy white cockatoos, the red-tailed black is a natural counterpart to our Yellow-Tailed Black cockatoo and less demanding of constant contact, though it still needs daily engagement, robust chew material and a knowledgeable keeper. It is a rewarding choice for a collector who wants one of the black cockatoos.

These cockatoos are not known as talkers; they communicate with loud, rolling calls rather than mimicry, and are kept for their beauty and character. Expect a carrying natural call, so they suit homes with space rather than shared walls.

Care and lifespan

Provide a large flight or aviary, hardwood branches and tough toys for that strong beak, and a diet built on quality pellets, seed, nuts and fresh vegetables. One of the most eye-catching black cockatoos for sale anywhere, it reaches about 24 inches (60 cm) and can live 40 to 50 years or more.

Red-tailed black cockatoo at a glance

Buying a red tailed black cockatoo for sale

Our hand-raised red-tailed black cockatoos start at $3,000 as males or females at 6-12 months or 1-3 years old, each with a 100% health guarantee, a detailed care manual and 24/7 support. Choose an age and sex above to reserve this red tailed black cockatoo for sale, or see all our cockatoo birds for sale.