Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
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NameSulphur-crested Cockatoo
Common NameSulphur-crested Cockatoo
Scientific NameCacatua galerita
FamilyCacatuidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)50
Weight (g)950
Plumage DetailsPredominantly white plumage with a distinctive sulphur-yellow crest that can be raised or lowered. The underside of the wings and tail feathers often show a pale yellow wash. They have a black beak and dark grey legs.
Vocalization / CallKnown for their extremely loud, harsh, and raucous screeching calls, often repeated. They also produce softer chattering and whistling sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, urban, agricultural_land, mangrove
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to eastern and northern Australia, New Guinea, and some Indonesian islands. Feral populations are established in various urban areas globally.
Identifying Featureslarge white parrot, prominent yellow crest, black beak, loud screeching call, pale yellow wash under wings/tail
Description
A large, striking white parrot known for its prominent, forward-curving yellow crest. These intelligent and highly social birds are often found in noisy flocks, feeding on seeds and fruits in trees or on the ground.
