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Sulphur crested Cockatoo

Cacatua galerita

Description:

The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is a large white cockatoo with bright yellow crest. It is the largest white cockatoo in Australia. These cockatoos are sold in the pet trade and can be kept as a pet in large cage or aviary. Size 45 - 50cm Food fruit, seeds, nuts, berries, plant shoots and roots, grubs. Breeding nests high in hollow tree. 2-3 white eggs

Habitat:

Woodland, forest, city parks

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2 Comments

wonju.brian
wonju.brian 12 years ago

Can we see more of your Tasmanian spottings? These are beautiful.

"Very good spotting!"

Sarah
Spotted by
Sarah@Tassie

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Jul 1, 2011
Submitted on Jul 2, 2011

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