Citron-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua citrinocristata
Critically EndangeredAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The citron-crested cockatoo is a medium-sized cockatoo with an orange crest, dark grey beak, pale orange ear patches, and strong feet and claws. The underside of the larger wing and tail feathers has a pale yellow color. The eyelid color is a very light blue. Both sexes are similar. Females have a copper colored eye where as the male has a very dark black eye.
Fun Fact
The underside of the larger wing and tail feathers has a pale yellow color.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Sumba in the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia.
Diet
Diet consists mainly of seeds, buds, fruits, nuts and herbaceous plants.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change