Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galerita
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Least Concern
Wingspan
69.5 cm
Weight
761.0 g
Family
Cacatuidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 69.5 cm | 27.4 in |
| Weight | 761.0 g | 26.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 25-27 days. Fledging: 63-84 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Cacatuidae (Cockatoos) |
| Genus | Cacatua |
| Species | Cacatua galerita |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | كوكاتو كبريتي العرف |
| Chinese | 葵花凤头鹦鹉 |
| French | Cacatoès à huppe jaune |
| German | Gelbhaubenkakadu |
| Indonesian | kakatua koki |
| Japanese | キバタン |
| Korean | 큰유황앵무 |
| Portuguese | Cacatua-de-crista-amarela |
| Russian | Большой желтохохлый какаду |
| Spanish | Cacatua galeria |
| Thai | นกกระตั้วใหญ่หงอนเหลือง |
| Turkish | Kükürt taçlı kakadu |
Distribution
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo has been recorded in 13 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo endangered?
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 25-27 days. Fledging: 63-84 days.
How big is the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo?
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo has a wingspan of 69.5 cm, weight of 761.0 g.
What order and family does the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo belong to?
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Cacatuidae.
Similar Birds
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Critically Endangered
Blue-eyed Cockatoo
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Vulnerable
Carnaby's Black-cockatoo
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Endangered
Citron-crested Cockatoo
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Critically Endangered
Cockatiel
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Least Concern
Galah
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Least Concern
Gang-gang Cockatoo
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Vulnerable
Glossy Black-cockatoo
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Vulnerable