Predation of Cossid Moth Larvae by Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoos

Synopsis
A record of the way in which the yellow-tailed black cockatoo extracts the cossid moth larvae from the trunk of the gum tree. Shows the behaviour of the bird and its prey and underlines the adaptations which enable the bird to prey successfully on the larvae.
Language
English
Country
Australia
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 5 min.
Year of production
1980
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
2nd-year courses on agricultural biology; final year courses in crop protection.*
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
animal predators; cockatoos; larvae; moths

Credits

Director
Phil Carne; Ray McInnes
Producer
Nick Alexander

Production Company

Name

Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation

Notes
use for CSIRO

Distributor

Name

Darvill Associates

Phone
01494 783643
Fax
01494 784873
Address
Chesham
Bucks
HP5 2SG
Notes
Closed down about 1998

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