Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Cacatua galerita

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Psittaciformes · Cacatuidae

About

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.

Fun Fact

Sulphur-crested cockatoos in Sydney have learned to open household wheelie bins by lifting the lid with their beaks, and this behavior has spread culturally across cockatoo populations in different suburbs.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Forests and woodlands

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

20-40 years

Threats

Deforestation
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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