About the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Cacatua galerita |
| Species Codes | succoc, SCCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo belong to?
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo?
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...
Where can I report a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Sulphur-crested Cockatoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code succoc, or on iNaturalist.
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