Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
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| Cacatua galerita (Latham, 1790) |
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Cacatua galerita, is one of the larger and more widespread of Australia's cockatoos. Frequently sought as a cage bird in other countries, in Australia they can be so numerous that in places they are shot or poisoned as pests.
They can be destructive to grain and fruit crops, as well as timber structures such as house planking and trees.
There are a few regional subspecies within Australia. Typically these birds will weigh around 800 grams and can be very loud. Their call is meant to travel through the forest environments in which they live, including tropical and subtropical rainforests. These birds are naturally curious creatures, as well as very intelligent. They have adapted very well to European settlement in Australia and live in many urban areas.
These birds range throughout the various climates in Australia, from FNQ (Far North Queensland) beyond the Iron Range Mountains, as well as parts of the Snowy Mountains.
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