Blue-eyed Cockatoo (Cacatua ophthalmica) — Vulnerable Aves

Blue-eyed Cockatoo

Cacatua ophthalmica

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae

About

The blue-eyed cockatoo is a large, mainly white cockatoo about 50 cm (20 in) long with a mobile crest, a black beak, and a light blue rim of featherless skin around each eye that gives this species its name.

Fun Fact

Like all cockatoos and many parrots, the blue-eyed cockatoo can use one of its zygodactyl feet to hold objects and to bring food to its beak whilst standing on the other foot.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found it difficult to find the majestic bird due to their flight routes they took in these gardened forests.

Diet

Diet mainly consists of various seeds and nuts, berries, and fruits.

Lifespan

50 years

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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