| SULPHUR-CRESTED COCKATOO |
| Cacatua galerita |
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Range:
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East coast of Australia. |
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is a large bird, related to parrots. It is a pure white bird with a prominent, vibrant yellow crest which it is able to move in response to its emotions. It also has yellow feathers on the under-side of the wings and around the eyes. |
| Habitat: |
Open woodland and forest areas. |
| Diet: |
They mainly eat seeds and fruit. |
| Status: |
Not threatened, and fairly common. |
| Approximate Dimensions of Adult: |
Weight: 700 to 950 grams.
Length: Up to 60cm. |
| Lifespan: |
Up to 80 years. |
| Reproduction & Offspring: |
They love to nest in high eucalypt (gum tree) cavity or hollow. Both parents are involved with nest building and bringing up the young. A typical nest will have up to 3 eggs, that take 30 days to hatch (both parents help incubate). The young take around 70 days to fledge. |
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