Birds
Sulphur-crested cockatoo
Cacatua galerita
Sulphur-crested cockatoo
- Description
- Their height is 38-51 cm, and they weigh approximately 800 g. Most of their body is covered with white feathers, but they have yellow on their wings, ear tuffs, tail, and crest.
- Habitat
- They are found in the Australasia region from the Aru Islands through Papua New Guinea and Australia to Tasmania.
- Diet
- They feed on seeds, flowers, buds, fruits, and larvae.
- Reproduction
- They lay three eggs, which they brood for 30 days.
- Lifespan
- Approximately 40-60 years, and in captivity up to 100 years
- Did you know?
- They typically have a yellow plume, which they can raise, indicating fear or aggression.
Homeland & habitat
Where the sulphur-crested cockatoo lives
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Australia and New GuineaThe Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is native to the forests and open country of northern and eastern Australia, New Guinea and adjacent islands, with introduced populations also living in New Zealand.
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Native rangeIntroduced / also today
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6 facts about the sulphur-crested cockatoo
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