Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Cacatua galerita

(Gracie photo from backyard)

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Scientific Name: Cacatua galerita

Large, distinctive white cockatoo with a prominent yellow crest, native to Australia.

Characteristics:

• Bright white plumage

• Large yellow crest

• Powerful beak

• Loud and social

Habitat: Forests and urban areas of eastern Australia

Size: Large (45-55 cm)

Steve Sorrell photo