Researchers discovered oldest-known European illustrations of Australasian cockatoo, in manuscript from 13th Century. Four drawings found in falconry book once owned by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. Book now in Vatican Library. They pre-date other European depictions of cockatoos by 250 years.

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