Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
A species of White Cockatoos and Corellas Scientific name : Cacatua galerita Genus : White Cockatoos and Corellas
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, A species of White Cockatoos and Corellas
Botanical name: Cacatua galerita
Genus: White Cockatoos and Corellas
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Description
Among the largest of the white cockatoos, the sulphur-crested Cockatoo has a stunning yellow crest and a dark-colored bill. It is often kept as a pet, and can make an excellent companion for the right owner, but is very tricky to keep. The sulphur-crested Cockatoo has a long lifespan and is quite intelligent, vocal, and very active.
Size
50 cm
Life Expectancy
40-120 years
Feeding Habits
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo feeds on seeds, grains, nuts, insects, fruit, and flowers. It forages in flocks, often exhibiting destructive behavior when accessing agricultural crops. Sulphur-crested Cockatoo displays a preference for variety in its diet, adeptly using its strong bill to crack open hard seeds.
Habitat
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo typically inhabit a variety of environments including tropical terrestrial regions, as well as savanna or grassland biomes. Their adaptability allows them to reside in both dense forest areas and open woodlands. They are also a common sight in cultivated cropland and increasingly in urban and suburban settings. Preferred habitats extend broadly across lowland forests and up to mid-elevation regions, with an altitudinal range that can reach up to 1400 meters.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Distribution Area
They are numerous in suburban habitats in cities such as Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane. Except for highland areas, they occur throughout most of New Guinea and on nearby smaller islands such as Waigeo, Misool and Aru, and various islands in the Cenderawasih Bay and Milne Bay. 
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