About the Citron-crested Cockatoo
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Cacatua citrinocristata |
| Species Codes | yeccoc5, CCCO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Citron-crested Cockatoo belong to?
The Citron-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua citrinocristata) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Citron-crested Cockatoo?
The Citron-crested Cockatoo is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Citron-crested Cockatoo?
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 c...
Where can I report a Citron-crested Cockatoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Citron-crested Cockatoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeccoc5, or on iNaturalist.
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