The Drumming Bird - The elusive palm cockatoo

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2017
  • A short documentary about research on the tool using behavior of the palm cockatoo in Cape York, Australia.
    Researchers: Christina N. Zdenek and Robert Heinsohn from the Australian National University
    Made by Cintia Garai

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  • @attomicchicken
    @attomicchicken 6 років тому +47

    4:34 that was bloody cute

  • @preuen732
    @preuen732 6 років тому +282

    They look so badass yet they sound so cute

    • @paulhumphries6923
      @paulhumphries6923 6 років тому +1

      Preußen I got people feel about STD bumps in the ceiling

    • @shibe1367
      @shibe1367 6 років тому +10

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

    • @ilisati
      @ilisati 4 роки тому +1

      imagion how Deep its sounds slounds like to a mouse

  • @mistymorgan8068
    @mistymorgan8068 5 років тому +128

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

  • @shaneo5436
    @shaneo5436 6 років тому +17

    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.

  • @ThePinkBinks
    @ThePinkBinks 2 роки тому +9

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

  • @moldvox
    @moldvox 6 років тому +195

    it's vocalizations have an Aussie accent

    • @WindWolfAlpha
      @WindWolfAlpha 5 років тому +17

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

    • @monmacphee289
      @monmacphee289 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @ThomasDoubting5
      @ThomasDoubting5 3 роки тому

      Your right they do.

  • @crabcrabhathat
    @crabcrabhathat 7 років тому +71

    great footage, gorgeous birds.

  • @gwenhafford4112
    @gwenhafford4112 3 роки тому +11

    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.

  • @crbrowes449
    @crbrowes449 6 років тому +8

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

  • @catherinecozzano2580
    @catherinecozzano2580 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @CaptnJackHammer
    @CaptnJackHammer 6 років тому +22

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

  • @ForgedEggs
    @ForgedEggs 6 років тому +40

    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
      @sebastianmendezb 4 роки тому +1

      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
      @bobbob-sw5xp 3 роки тому

      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
      @ninan2670 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @53cateye1
    @53cateye1 6 років тому +141

    Long may they live.

    • @zhuthebabycockatoo2140
      @zhuthebabycockatoo2140 6 років тому +4

      I think 90years🙂🐥
      Watch the channel with baby umbrella Cockatoo Zhu
      ua-cam.com/video/hVdbIA0ghUo/v-deo.html

  • @trishianne.carney157
    @trishianne.carney157 7 років тому +24

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

  • @Sohraiyah1
    @Sohraiyah1 4 роки тому +6

    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 UA-cam and that was what it said.

  • @RebeccaEstherG
    @RebeccaEstherG 6 років тому +55

    This is absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ShadowHunter120
    @ShadowHunter120 6 років тому +20

    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
      @CintiaGarai  6 років тому +8

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

    • @FukaiKokoro
      @FukaiKokoro 5 років тому +2

      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
      @adriennefrances9924 4 роки тому +2

      I also thought of getting one till I saw this.

    • @margaretjohnston2858
      @margaretjohnston2858 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @karenwalker4476
    @karenwalker4476 6 років тому +78

    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
      @abcwildlife6423 3 роки тому

      Thank dear

    • @twoflyinghats
      @twoflyinghats 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @Remhad
    @Remhad 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @MyPaddy2011
    @MyPaddy2011 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @ghostcityshelton9378
    @ghostcityshelton9378 4 роки тому +10

    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.

  • @reffique23
    @reffique23 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @barbraduncan9736
    @barbraduncan9736 6 років тому +2

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

  • @ladyturantulo
    @ladyturantulo 5 років тому +11

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

  • @Henbot
    @Henbot 4 роки тому +1

    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
      @hkrug666 3 роки тому

      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.

  • @the2ohh6
    @the2ohh6 6 років тому +8

    That thing is fucking gorgeous my 2 favorite colors

  • @lindaadams9760
    @lindaadams9760 6 років тому +3

    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

  • @Ghastly1
    @Ghastly1 6 років тому +120

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

    • @jenc9532
      @jenc9532 6 років тому +27

      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
      @SharmishthaBasu 6 років тому +20

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

    • @Domo69Eels
      @Domo69Eels 5 років тому +18

      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
      @liamellis9710 3 роки тому

      Why aren't we finding this?

    • @cnzdenek
      @cnzdenek 2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @hlmtaylor
    @hlmtaylor 7 років тому +6

    Amazing and wonderful--what a treat!

  • @tegealipigeonsshop8447
    @tegealipigeonsshop8447 4 роки тому +2

    Good documentary

  • @anwarzadran1512
    @anwarzadran1512 6 років тому +2

    Thank you for sharing such beautiful video

  • @thecrow7
    @thecrow7 4 роки тому +1

    the most stunning bird on this planet!

  • @draygoes
    @draygoes 6 років тому +17

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

  • @milkismurder
    @milkismurder Рік тому

    Amazing wee doco

  • @lockygolfer
    @lockygolfer 2 роки тому

    Amazing birds! Great documentary .

  • @MaynardFamilyofFour
    @MaynardFamilyofFour 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this my friend!

  • @vickyabramowitz4919
    @vickyabramowitz4919 6 років тому +44

    I would have liked to seen more drumming.

    • @zhuthebabycockatoo2140
      @zhuthebabycockatoo2140 6 років тому

      Watch the channel with baby umbrella Cockatoo Zhu. She gives good moon
      ua-cam.com/video/hVdbIA0ghUo/v-deo.html

    • @badgirlhollywood9741
      @badgirlhollywood9741 Рік тому

      I would’ve liked to have seen more drumming.

  • @Aliarshad000
    @Aliarshad000 5 років тому

    Thanks for sharing your work

  • @trulyinfamous
    @trulyinfamous 6 років тому +2

    Beautiful bird.

  • @TheGroxNL
    @TheGroxNL 6 років тому +2

    They look awesome.

  • @PointedDread647
    @PointedDread647 6 років тому +2

    Truely a majestic species

  • @user-cm5gi8sk8k
    @user-cm5gi8sk8k 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @kathleenlafratta2065
    @kathleenlafratta2065 6 місяців тому

    Most amazing bird ever!!

  • @gnarmarmilla
    @gnarmarmilla 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @acidset
    @acidset 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @cnzdenek
      @cnzdenek 2 роки тому

      see my reply above.

  • @Rudistardust
    @Rudistardust 6 років тому +2

    Good work scientists!

  • @julieturcios41
    @julieturcios41 6 років тому +4

    Beautiful birds. Fly free my friends

  • @Ammar-px2rw
    @Ammar-px2rw 5 років тому +2

    I love palm cockatoo
    All birds love me

  • @CalypturaExpeditions
    @CalypturaExpeditions 2 роки тому

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

  • @tiamat_023
    @tiamat_023 5 років тому +1

    man, such a cool bird!

  • @a.sdhann874
    @a.sdhann874 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing bird

  • @jimforjzs777
    @jimforjzs777 6 років тому +26

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

    • @gme213la2
      @gme213la2 5 років тому +1

      most animals dont use human touch nests

  • @athershah7018
    @athershah7018 6 років тому

    Beautiful

  • @akademesanctuary1361
    @akademesanctuary1361 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @janbaer3241
    @janbaer3241 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @MARIAShak
    @MARIAShak 5 років тому +1

    Amazing and cool

  • @AntoDesormeaux
    @AntoDesormeaux 3 роки тому +1

    10:05 awww so cute

  • @Jamie77ize
    @Jamie77ize 6 років тому +3

    Looks like the traditional grip :)

  • @rsameer6964
    @rsameer6964 6 років тому

    Lovely videos

  • @jimmyc.4208
    @jimmyc.4208 6 років тому +1

    Totally amazing. I would love to work with you!

  • @avoycendeether8869
    @avoycendeether8869 6 років тому

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

  • @TheRjjrjjr
    @TheRjjrjjr 6 років тому

    Remarkable!

  • @KrayZJoy
    @KrayZJoy 6 років тому +1

  • @KingYoite
    @KingYoite 6 років тому +3

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

    • @kaduku1112
      @kaduku1112 4 роки тому

      damn how the heck did you spot that lol

  • @vojaro5669
    @vojaro5669 3 роки тому

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

  • @Luvmypooches
    @Luvmypooches 3 роки тому

    One of natures jewels, and need care.

  • @YggDruid
    @YggDruid 6 років тому

    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
    @ohmarswe130 3 роки тому

    I was five years old at 2015!

  • @theshire6509
    @theshire6509 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @anniepie11
    @anniepie11 6 років тому +4

    My umbrella cockatoo drummed!!!

    • @kylemeyer4266
      @kylemeyer4266 6 років тому

      mine too, i'm assuming its for fun

  • @robertphillips3078
    @robertphillips3078 10 місяців тому

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

  • @zwastiunburzy3688
    @zwastiunburzy3688 7 місяців тому

    Maybe they just enjoy laying the beats down.😁🥁

  • @litpath3633
    @litpath3633 6 років тому

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

  • @Vergessener
    @Vergessener 6 років тому +12

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

  • @superplatypus
    @superplatypus 3 роки тому

    I want to see one so cool

  • @amydason9332
    @amydason9332 3 роки тому

    Black drummers stunning birds

  • @roygfs
    @roygfs 4 роки тому

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

  • @sherimcdaniel3491
    @sherimcdaniel3491 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @fb0131
    @fb0131 5 років тому

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

  • @sylvesterbestertester1013
    @sylvesterbestertester1013 2 роки тому

    They have a dagger for a beak.

  • @roastchicken401
    @roastchicken401 6 років тому +1

    Why are their beaks so big?

  • @bustermk2
    @bustermk2 5 років тому +2

    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
      @seanmay6415 5 років тому

      That sounds very plausible to me

  • @507dannyfe
    @507dannyfe 6 років тому

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

  • @tamaraj4200
    @tamaraj4200 4 роки тому

    They are also in the pet trade now.

  • @archer0770
    @archer0770 6 років тому +2

    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
      @cnzdenek 2 роки тому

      see my reply above.

  • @karenharris3183
    @karenharris3183 2 роки тому

    Neat cuntry .

  • @zwastiunburzy3688
    @zwastiunburzy3688 2 місяці тому

    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"?

  • @imtiazahmed5740
    @imtiazahmed5740 6 років тому +1

    Very very rear

  • @FountainofRandomKnowledge
    @FountainofRandomKnowledge 8 місяців тому

    I'm the creator behind "The Fountain of Random Knowledge" UA-cam 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.

  • @mostafaparrots
    @mostafaparrots Рік тому +1

    رائعه

  • @user-uw2mx3vl3e
    @user-uw2mx3vl3e 5 років тому +1

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

  • @cyberneticghostofchristmas
    @cyberneticghostofchristmas 6 років тому +2

    8:30. You're welcome...

  • @arpadungvari7160
    @arpadungvari7160 Рік тому

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

  • @89NikhilS
    @89NikhilS 6 років тому

    i came here for the drumming

  • @kennedylemon5837
    @kennedylemon5837 11 місяців тому

    Kazuya if he was turned into a bird

  • @shinviews4717
    @shinviews4717 3 роки тому

    What bird is that on 4:10

  • @pat-9443
    @pat-9443 2 роки тому

    me love this bird :D

  • @hmbdata
    @hmbdata Місяць тому

    Just wait to the figure out guitars

  • @ErenYaeger845
    @ErenYaeger845 5 років тому +1

    I want my spirit animal 😊😂

  • @bnarbaxtyar2230
    @bnarbaxtyar2230 3 роки тому

    I have like this