Consider the following statements regarding the Palm cockatoos: It is ...
Recently, six Palm cockatoos (Probosciger aterrimus) birds– were rescued from Assam’s Cachar district by the police.
- It is also known as the goliath cockatoo or great black cockatoo, is a large smoky-grey or black parrot of the cockatoo family.
- It has a very large black beak and prominent red cheek patches.
- Distribution:
- It is native to New Guinea, Aru Islands, and Cape York Peninsula.
- They occur in rainforests, such as gallery forests, forest edges, eucalypt and paperbark woodlands, monsoon woodlands, dense savannas and partly cleared areas.
- They choose big trees for roosting and nesting.
- Threats
- It is under threat by habitat loss through logging and seasonal fires, which each year destroy their nest trees in significant numbers.
- Conservation status
IUCN: Least Concern
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding the Palm cockatoos: It is ...
Statement 1: It is native to the Cape York Peninsula.
This statement is correct. The Palm cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus), also known as the Goliath cockatoo, is indeed native to the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. The Cape York Peninsula is a large remote area in the northeastern part of Australia, known for its diverse and unique wildlife.
Statement 2: It is categorized as a Vulnerable species under IUCN Red List.
This statement is incorrect. The Palm cockatoo is not categorized as a Vulnerable species under the IUCN Red List. The IUCN Red List is a comprehensive inventory of the conservation status of species worldwide, and it categorizes species based on their risk of extinction. The Palm cockatoo is actually listed as a species of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
The Palm cockatoo is not currently considered to be at high risk of extinction. However, it is important to note that the population of Palm cockatoos is declining due to habitat loss, illegal trapping for the pet trade, and other threats. Therefore, although it is not currently classified as Vulnerable, its conservation status should still be monitored and efforts should be made to protect its habitat and prevent illegal trade.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the correct answer is option 'A' - Statement 1 only. The Palm cockatoo is native to the Cape York Peninsula, but it is not categorized as a Vulnerable species under the IUCN Red List.