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Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
AdvancedCacatua galerita
A large cockatoo with striking yellow crest. Distributed across Australia and surrounding islands, adapting well to urban areas. Highly intelligent with documented problem-solving and tool use.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
15〜28℃
Lifespan
40-70 years
Size
44-55cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Seeds, Pellets, Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts
About
The sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) is a large white cockatoo found in Australia, New Guinea and nearby islands. Famous for its expressive yellow crest, it is highly intelligent, with documented problem-solving and tool use. It bonds strongly with people but is extremely loud and demanding, requiring much space and enrichment.
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Basic Info
Origin
Australia, New Guinea and nearby islands
Lifespan
40-70 years
Size
44-55cm
Temperature
15〜28℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Seeds, Pellets, Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts
Care Guide
Housing
Extra-large cage or dedicated bird room required
Intelligence
Exceptionally intelligent. Boredom leads to problems
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
地鳴き · © Marc Anderson · xeno-canto XC1086679 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Cacatua galerita (Latham, 1790)
Synonyms: Psittacus galeritus
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書II
Cacatua galerita。Psittaciformes(オウム目)は CITES 附属書II に一括掲載(附属書I 該当種・及び注記除外4種を除く)。本種はその附属書II適用。
Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. 附属書II注記(Appendix-II annotation) / CITES species page
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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