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Cacatua galerita
It is a species of bird from the family of the cockatoos (Cacatuidae) and member of the genus Cacatua. It is a frequent and valued species as a pet.It is a large cockatoo, measures about 50 cm and weighs around 900 g. The females are slightly larger. Their plumage is white, with a yellow crest of long feathers; and with certain yellowish hues under the wings and tail. The wings are broad and rounded. The beak and legs are blackish grey
It is distributed through the tropical and subtropical forests of Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. It has been introduced into New Zealand, Palau, Singapore and Puerto Rico
It is a large cockatoo, measures about 50 cm and weighs around 900 g. The females are slightly larger. Their plumage is white, with a yellow crest of long feathers; and with certain yellowish hues under the wings and tail. The wings are broad and rounded. The beak and legs are blackish grey
Spotted on Sep 23, 2014
Submitted on Oct 6, 2014
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