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Sulpher Crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galerita
-34.7909, 150.568
Field Notes
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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PublishedMay 28, 2011
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