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Sulpher Crested Cockatoo

Cacatua galerita

Description:

The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is a large white Australian parrot. It has a dark grey-black bill, a sulphur-yellow crest and a yellow wash on the underside of the wings. Sexes are similar, although the female has a red-brown eye while the male's eye is darker brown. This is a very noisy bird whether at rest or in flight.

Habitat:

Its range extends throughout the northern and eastern mainland, and Tasmania. It is quite common, and has extended its range over the last century. They are found in a variety of habitats and are common in urban areas. The birds stay in the same area all year round.


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Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

Lat: -34.79, Long: 150.57

Spotted on Sep 28, 2008
Submitted on May 28, 2011

Spotted for mission

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