Citron-crested Cockatoo

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Citron-crested Cockatoo (<em>Cacatua citrinocristata</em>) is a species of Cockatoos (<em>Cacatuidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Citron-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua citrinocristata) is a species of Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cacatua; binomial: Cacatua citrinocristata; authority: (Fraser, 1844).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Citron-crested Cockatoo Cacatua citrinocristata is split from C. sulphurea based on morphological differences (Collar & Marsden 2014; Eaton et al. 2021; HBW/BirdLife).

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