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Sulphur crested Cockatoo

Cacatua galerita

Photo by Sarah@Tassie
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Field Notes

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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Comments (2)

Can we see more of your Tasmanian spottings? These are beautiful.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2011

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