Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galerita
About the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
The sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) is a relatively large white cockatoo found in wooded habitats in Australia and 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.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 28,107 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo?
The scientific name of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is Cacatua galerita.
How many Sulphur-crested Cockatoo sightings have been recorded?
28,107 observations of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo have been recorded on iNaturalist.
28,107
observations on iNaturalist
