White Cockatoo
NameWhite Cockatoo
Common NameUmbrella Cockatoo
Scientific NameCacatua alba
FamilyCacatuidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)46
Weight (g)600
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely white, with a large, pure white, fan-shaped crest that can be erected. The undersides of the wing and tail feathers may show a pale yellow wash. It has a dark grey beak and dark brown eyes.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its extremely loud, harsh, and squawking calls, often used to communicate over long distances. They can also produce softer chirps, whistles, and screeches.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of North Maluku, Indonesia, including Halmahera, Bacan, Ternate, Tidore, Kasiruta, and Mandioli.
Identifying Featureslarge white crest, entirely white plumage, dark grey beak, dark brown eyes
Description
The Umbrella Cockatoo is a large, entirely white parrot known for its impressive, fan-like crest that can be raised or lowered. These intelligent and social birds are often found in tropical lowland forests, where they forage for a variety of plant matter and insects.
