Gang-gang Cockatoo
Callocephalon fimbriatum
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Gang-gang Cockatoo
The gang-gang cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum) is found in the cooler and wetter forests and woodlands of Australia, particularly alpine bushland. Mostly mild grey in colour with some lighter scalloping (more pronounced and buffy in females), the male has a red head and crest, while the female has a small fluffy grey crest. It ranges throughout south-eastern Australia. The gang-gang cockatoo is the faunal emblem of the Australian Capital Territory. It is easily identified by its distinctive...
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Gang-gang Cockatoo?
The scientific name of the Gang-gang Cockatoo is Callocephalon fimbriatum.
Is the Gang-gang Cockatoo endangered?
The Gang-gang Cockatoo is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Gang-gang Cockatoo sightings have been recorded?
8,202 observations of the Gang-gang Cockatoo have been recorded on iNaturalist.
