Blue-eyed Cockatoo
Cacatua ophthalmica
VulnerableAves · 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