Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galerita
Aves › Psittaciformes › Psittacidae › Cacatua
Conservation status: least_concern
The sulphur-crested cockatoo is a relatively large white cockatoo found in wooded habitats in Australia, New Guinea, and some of the islands of Indonesia. They can be locally very numerous, leading to them sometimes being considered pests. A highly intelligent bird, they are well known in aviculture, although they can be demanding pets.
How To Identify
It is a large cockatoo with dominant yellow plumage and noticeable black markings around the wings and tail. A prominent crest of feathers can be raised over its head, giving it an expressive profile.
Habitat
Native to forests, woodlands, and coastal regions of Australia and nearby regions including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Behaviour
These cockatoos are highly social and vocal birds that often gather in loud, raucous flocks and are known for their distinctive, piercing calls that can be heard from great distances.
Native Range
The sulphur-crested cockatoo is found in wooded habitats in Australia New Guinea and some of the islands of Indonesia.
Did You Know?
Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are renowned for their intelligence and mischievous personalities, capable of solving complex puzzles and even using tools to obtain food. They can live over 60 years in the wild, making them one of the longest-lived bird species.
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