Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Overview

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) is a species of Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) in the order Parrots. A large white cockatoo with a bright yellow crest; raucous, intelligent and long-lived, a familiar sight in Australian parks; powerful bill can crack hard nuts; mimics sounds and words well.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cacatua; binomial: Cacatua galerita; authority: (Latham, 1790). Typical size: 44-50cm. Average lifespan: 30-70 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.