Gang-gang Cockatoo
NameGang-gang Cockatoo
Common NameGang-gang Cockatoo
Scientific NameCallocephalon fimbriatum
FamilyCacatuidae
Wingspan (cm)82
Length (cm)34.5
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark grey body with a prominent, bright red, wispy crest and head. Females have a grey head and crest, with yellow-orange barring on the breast and under-tail coverts, and some pinkish-red feathers on the belly.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive, creaking or growling call, often likened to the sound of a rusty gate opening. They also produce softer chattering sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Australia, primarily found in the cooler, wetter forests and woodlands of the Great Dividing Range and adjacent coastal areas in New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory.
Identifying FeaturesMale: bright red head and crest, Female: grey head and crest with yellow-orange barring on breast, Stocky build, Distinctive growling call, Dark grey plumage (males)
Description
The Gang-gang Cockatoo is a medium-sized, stocky cockatoo known for its distinctive growling call. Males are easily identified by their striking bright red head and crest, contrasting with a dark grey body. They are often seen feeding on seeds and berries in eucalypt forests.
