The Drumming Bird - The elusive palm cockatoo

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
  • 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

Komentáře • 274

  • @preuen732
    @preuen732 Před 7 lety +282

    They look so badass yet they sound so cute

    • @paulhumphries6923
      @paulhumphries6923 Před 6 lety +1

      Preußen I got people feel about STD bumps in the ceiling

    • @shibe1367
      @shibe1367 Před 6 lety +10

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

    • @ilisati
      @ilisati Před 5 lety +1

      imagion how Deep its sounds slounds like to a mouse

  • @mistymorgan8068
    @mistymorgan8068 Před 5 lety +128

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

  • @attomicchicken
    @attomicchicken Před 6 lety +47

    4:34 that was bloody cute

  • @shaneo5436
    @shaneo5436 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @moldvox
    @moldvox Před 6 lety +194

    it's vocalizations have an Aussie accent

    • @WindWolfAlpha
      @WindWolfAlpha Před 5 lety +17

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

    • @monmacphee289
      @monmacphee289 Před 4 lety +3

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

    • @ThomasDoubting5
      @ThomasDoubting5 Před 3 lety

      Your right they do.

  • @ThePinkBinks
    @ThePinkBinks Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @ForgedEggs
    @ForgedEggs Před 6 lety +41

    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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      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 Před 3 lety

      @@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.

  • @karenwalker4476
    @karenwalker4476 Před 6 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      Thank dear

    • @twoflyinghats
      @twoflyinghats Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @CaptnJackHammer
    @CaptnJackHammer Před 6 lety +22

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

  • @gwenhafford4112
    @gwenhafford4112 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @53cateye1
    @53cateye1 Před 6 lety +141

    Long may they live.

    • @zhuthebabycockatoo2140
      @zhuthebabycockatoo2140 Před 6 lety +4

      I think 90years🙂🐥
      Watch the channel with baby umbrella Cockatoo Zhu
      czcams.com/video/hVdbIA0ghUo/video.html

  • @crabcrabhathat
    @crabcrabhathat Před 7 lety +71

    great footage, gorgeous birds.

  • @Sohraiyah1
    @Sohraiyah1 Před 4 lety +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 CZcams and that was what it said.

  • @Ghastly1
    @Ghastly1 Před 6 lety +120

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

    • @jenc9532
      @jenc9532 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +20

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

    • @Domo69Eels
      @Domo69Eels Před 5 lety +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 Před 4 lety

      Why aren't we finding this?

    • @cnzdenek
      @cnzdenek Před 2 lety +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.

  • @crbrowes449
    @crbrowes449 Před 6 lety +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 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @Remhad
    @Remhad Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @RebeccaEstherG
    @RebeccaEstherG Před 6 lety +55

    This is absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ladyturantulo
    @ladyturantulo Před 6 lety +11

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

  • @trishianne.carney157
    @trishianne.carney157 Před 7 lety +24

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

  • @ghostcityshelton9378
    @ghostcityshelton9378 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @MyPaddy2011
    @MyPaddy2011 Před 11 měsíci

    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.

  • @ShadowHunter120
    @ShadowHunter120 Před 6 lety +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  Před 6 lety +8

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

    • @FukaiKokoro
      @FukaiKokoro Před 5 lety +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 Před 4 lety +2

      I also thought of getting one till I saw this.

    • @margaretjohnston2858
      @margaretjohnston2858 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @barbraduncan9736
    @barbraduncan9736 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @Henbot
    @Henbot Před 4 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      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 Před 6 lety +8

    That thing is fucking gorgeous my 2 favorite colors

  • @tegealipigeonsshop8447
    @tegealipigeonsshop8447 Před 4 lety +2

    Good documentary

  • @lindaadams9760
    @lindaadams9760 Před 6 lety +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

  • @draygoes
    @draygoes Před 6 lety +17

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

  • @hlmtaylor
    @hlmtaylor Před 7 lety +6

    Amazing and wonderful--what a treat!

  • @acidset
    @acidset Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @anwarzadran1512
    @anwarzadran1512 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing such beautiful video

  • @milkismurder
    @milkismurder Před rokem

    Amazing wee doco

  • @vickyabramowitz4919
    @vickyabramowitz4919 Před 6 lety +44

    I would have liked to seen more drumming.

    • @zhuthebabycockatoo2140
      @zhuthebabycockatoo2140 Před 6 lety

      Watch the channel with baby umbrella Cockatoo Zhu. She gives good moon
      czcams.com/video/hVdbIA0ghUo/video.html

    • @badgirlhollywood9741
      @badgirlhollywood9741 Před 2 lety

      I would’ve liked to have seen more drumming.

  • @thecrow7
    @thecrow7 Před 4 lety +1

    the most stunning bird on this planet!

  • @user-cm5gi8sk8k
    @user-cm5gi8sk8k Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @PointedDread647
    @PointedDread647 Před 6 lety +2

    Truely a majestic species

  • @kathleenlafratta2065
    @kathleenlafratta2065 Před 8 měsíci

    Most amazing bird ever!!

  • @trulyinfamous
    @trulyinfamous Před 6 lety +2

    Beautiful bird.

  • @akademesanctuary1361
    @akademesanctuary1361 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @lockygolfer
    @lockygolfer Před 2 lety

    Amazing birds! Great documentary .

  • @Ammar-px2rw
    @Ammar-px2rw Před 5 lety +2

    I love palm cockatoo
    All birds love me

  • @MaynardFamilyofFour
    @MaynardFamilyofFour Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing this my friend!

  • @TheGroxNL
    @TheGroxNL Před 6 lety +2

    They look awesome.

  • @gnarmarmilla
    @gnarmarmilla Před rokem

    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.

  • @janbaer3241
    @janbaer3241 Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @a.sdhann874
    @a.sdhann874 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing bird

  • @Rudistardust
    @Rudistardust Před 6 lety +2

    Good work scientists!

  • @Jamie77ize
    @Jamie77ize Před 6 lety +3

    Looks like the traditional grip :)

  • @julieturcios41
    @julieturcios41 Před 6 lety +4

    Beautiful birds. Fly free my friends

  • @robertphillips3078
    @robertphillips3078 Před rokem

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

  • @ohmarswe130
    @ohmarswe130 Před 4 lety

    I was five years old at 2015!

  • @jimforjzs777
    @jimforjzs777 Před 6 lety +26

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

    • @gme213la2
      @gme213la2 Před 5 lety +1

      most animals dont use human touch nests

  • @KingYoite
    @KingYoite Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @kaduku1112
      @kaduku1112 Před 4 lety

      damn how the heck did you spot that lol

  • @bustermk2
    @bustermk2 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @zwastiunburzy3688
    @zwastiunburzy3688 Před 9 měsíci

    Maybe they just enjoy laying the beats down.😁🥁

  • @avoycendeether8869
    @avoycendeether8869 Před 6 lety

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

  • @MARIAShak
    @MARIAShak Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing and cool

  • @AntoDesormeaux
    @AntoDesormeaux Před 3 lety +1

    10:05 awww so cute

  • @tiamat_023
    @tiamat_023 Před 5 lety +1

    man, such a cool bird!

  • @CalypturaExpeditions
    @CalypturaExpeditions Před 2 lety

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

  • @YggDruid
    @YggDruid Před 6 lety

    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?

  • @vojaro5669
    @vojaro5669 Před 3 lety

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

  • @theshire6509
    @theshire6509 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @Vergessener
    @Vergessener Před 6 lety +12

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

  • @jimmyc.4208
    @jimmyc.4208 Před 6 lety +1

    Totally amazing. I would love to work with you!

  • @sherimcdaniel3491
    @sherimcdaniel3491 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @archer0770
    @archer0770 Před 6 lety +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?

  • @anniepie11
    @anniepie11 Před 7 lety +4

    My umbrella cockatoo drummed!!!

  • @roastchicken401
    @roastchicken401 Před 6 lety +1

    Why are their beaks so big?

  • @Luvmypooches
    @Luvmypooches Před 3 lety

    One of natures jewels, and need care.

  • @sylvesterbestertester1013

    They have a dagger for a beak.

  • @KrayZJoy
    @KrayZJoy Před 6 lety +1

  • @Aliarshad000
    @Aliarshad000 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for sharing your work

  • @litpath3633
    @litpath3633 Před 6 lety

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

  • @amydason9332
    @amydason9332 Před 3 lety

    Black drummers stunning birds

  • @athershah7018
    @athershah7018 Před 6 lety

    Beautiful

  • @arpadungvari7160
    @arpadungvari7160 Před rokem

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

  • @roygfs
    @roygfs Před 4 lety

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

  • @fb0131
    @fb0131 Před 5 lety

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

  • @hmbdata
    @hmbdata Před 3 měsíci

    Just wait to the figure out guitars

  • @FountainofRandomKnowledge
    @FountainofRandomKnowledge Před 10 měsíci

    I'm the creator behind "The Fountain of Random Knowledge" CZcams 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.

  • @superplatypus
    @superplatypus Před 3 lety

    I want to see one so cool

  • @tamaraj4200
    @tamaraj4200 Před 4 lety

    They are also in the pet trade now.

  • @zwastiunburzy3688
    @zwastiunburzy3688 Před 4 měsíci

    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"?

  • @shinviews4717
    @shinviews4717 Před 3 lety

    What bird is that on 4:10

  • @cyberneticghostofchristmas

    8:30. You're welcome...

  • @2degucitas
    @2degucitas Před 5 lety

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

  • @kennedylemon5837
    @kennedylemon5837 Před rokem

    Kazuya if he was turned into a bird

  • @gigisasz4580
    @gigisasz4580 Před 3 lety

    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
      @cnzdenek Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @mostafaparrots
    @mostafaparrots Před rokem +1

    رائعه

  • @chadebushman
    @chadebushman Před 5 lety

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

  • @mellimendelson2291
    @mellimendelson2291 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @Marz5004
    @Marz5004 Před 3 lety +1

    Well...this is more talking than anything. How long til any drumming?

  • @439bananas
    @439bananas Před 4 lety

    The park ranger looks like Clive James.

  • @TheRjjrjjr
    @TheRjjrjjr Před 6 lety

    Remarkable!

  • @rsameer6964
    @rsameer6964 Před 6 lety

    Lovely videos

  • @user-uw2mx3vl3e
    @user-uw2mx3vl3e Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @aletaraene7772
    @aletaraene7772 Před 5 lety +1

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