White Cockatoo
Cacatua alba
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Endangered
Wingspan
56.3 cm
Weight
560.0 g
Family
Cacatuidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 56.3 cm | 22.2 in |
| Weight | 560.0 g | 19.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 27-28 days. Fledging: 98 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Cacatuidae (Cockatoos) |
| Genus | Cacatua |
| Species | Cacatua alba |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | كوكاتو بيضاء |
| Chinese | 大白凤头鹦鹉 |
| French | Cacatoès blanc |
| German | Weißhaubenkakadu |
| Indonesian | kakatua putih |
| Japanese | タイハクオウム |
| Korean | 흰관앵무 |
| Russian | Большой белохохлый какаду |
| Thai | นกกระตั้วขาว |
Distribution
White Cockatoo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White Cockatoo endangered?
The White Cockatoo has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the White Cockatoo nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 27-28 days. Fledging: 98 days.
How big is the White Cockatoo?
The White Cockatoo has a wingspan of 56.3 cm, weight of 560.0 g.
What order and family does the White Cockatoo belong to?
The White Cockatoo (Cacatua alba) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Cacatuidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cacatuidae family
Baudin's Black-cockatoo
Zanda baudinii
Critically Endangered
Blue-eyed Cockatoo
Cacatua ophthalmica
Vulnerable
Carnaby's Black-cockatoo
Zanda latirostris
Endangered
Citron-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua citrinocristata
Critically Endangered
Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
Least Concern
Galah
Eolophus roseicapilla
Least Concern
Gang-gang Cockatoo
Callocephalon fimbriatum
Vulnerable
Glossy Black-cockatoo
Calyptorhynchus lathami
Vulnerable