Blue-eyed Cockatoo
NameBlue-eyed Cockatoo
Common NameBlue-eyed Cockatoo
Scientific NameCacatua ophthalmica
FamilyCacatuidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)50
Weight (g)600
Plumage DetailsPredominantly white plumage with a large, erectile yellow crest. The most distinctive feature is the bare, bright blue skin patch around the eye. A pale yellow wash may be visible on the underside of the wings and tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, harsh, screeching calls, typical of cockatoos, used for communication within flocks and territorial defense. They can also produce softer chattering and whistling sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea, primarily inhabiting lowland rainforests and forest edges.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue bare skin around the eye, Large, erectile yellow crest, Overall white plumage, Large size
Description
The Blue-eyed Cockatoo is a large, striking white parrot known for its prominent yellow crest and distinctive bare blue eye-rings. These intelligent and social birds are typically found in pairs or small flocks, foraging in the canopy of lowland rainforests.
