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Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Description:

It has a total length of 45–55 cm (18–22 in), with the Australian subspecies larger than subspecies from New Guinea and nearby islands. The plumage is overall white, while the underwing and -tail are tinged yellow. The expressive crest is yellow. The bill is black, the legs are grey, and the eye-ring is whitish. Males typically have almost black eyes, whereas the females have a more red or brown eye, but this require optimum viewing conditions to be seen.

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Scarletthdz
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Scarletthdz

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Spotted on Dec 17, 2008
Submitted on Feb 25, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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