About the White Cockatoo
The white cockatoo, also known as the umbrella cockatoo, is a medium-sized all-white cockatoo endemic to tropical rainforest on islands of Indonesia. When surprised, it extends a large and striking head crest, which has a semicircular shape. The wings and tail have a pale yellow or lemon color which is exposed when they fly. It is similar to other species of white cockatoo such as yellow-crested cockatoo, sulphur-crested cockatoo, and salmon-crested cockatoo, all of which have yellow, orange or pink crest feathers instead of white.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Cacatua alba |
| Species Codes | whicoc1, WHCO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White Cockatoo belong to?
The White Cockatoo (Cacatua alba) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the White Cockatoo?
The White Cockatoo is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White Cockatoo?
The white cockatoo, also known as the umbrella cockatoo, is a medium-sized all-white cockatoo endemic to tropical rainforest on islands of Indonesia. When surprised, it extends a large and striking head crest, which has a semicircular shape. The wings and tail have a pale yellow or lemon color which...
Where can I report a White Cockatoo sighting?
You can log sightings of White Cockatoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whicoc1, or on iNaturalist.
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