# Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (*Cacatua galerita*) The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is a lively bird known for its striking yellow crest! They are very social and often travel in groups. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Forests and woodlands of Australia - **Also known as:** Cacatua galerita ![Sulphur-crested Cockatoo](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426096/objects/4649.jpg) ## Appearance The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is a large, striking white parrot known for its prominent forward-curving yellow crest. It has a robust dark grey-black beak, with pale yellow washing on the underwings and tail. Their bright yellow crest can be raised or lowered to express mood. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Psittaciformes - **Family:** Psittacidae - **Genus:** Cacatua ## Interesting facts - Cockatoos are very social, living in flocks of hundreds. - Their powerful beaks can snap wires and destroy timber. - These clever birds can learn to open complicated latches. - They can hang upside down using just one foot while eating! ## Special abilities - **Sound Mimic:** Sulphur-crested Cockatoo can perfectly imitate human speech and various sounds because of their clever vocal cords. - **Tool Master:** Sulphur-crested Cockatoo can use and manipulate simple tools, demonstrating high intelligence and problem-solving skills. - **Powerful Beak:** Sulphur-crested Cockatoo has an incredibly strong beak that helps them crack open tough nuts and chew through wood. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 44-55 cm - **Wingspan:** 100-110 cm - **Weight:** 0.78-0.92 kg - **Lifespan:** 20-70 years - **Speed:** 55 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 2-3 - **Incubation:** 25-30 days ## Diet & Feeding These omnivores munch on seeds, nuts, fruits, and even small insects. - **Primary Foods:** Seeds, Nuts, Berries, Fruits, Insect larvae, Flower buds - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** [Tasmanian Blue Gum](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tasmanian-blue-gum) (*Eucalyptus globulus*) — Consumes seeds and nuts from eucalyptus trees. - **Eats:** [Moreton Bay Fig](https://www.snappit.app/explore/moreton-bay-fig) (*Ficus macrophylla*) — Feeds on the fruits of large fig trees. - **Eaten by:** Brown Goshawk (*Accipiter fasciatus*) — Can be prey for larger birds of prey. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Crested](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/crested): Crested describes animals possessing a prominent tuft of feathers, hair, or skin on their head. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Tool Use](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/tool-use): This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal. - [Ancient Lineage](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ancient-lineage): This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Sulphur-crested Cockatoo? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Sulphur-crested Cockatoo? 44-55 cm ### What is Sulphur-crested Cockatoo's wingspan? 100-110 cm ### How much does Sulphur-crested Cockatoo weigh? 0.78-0.92 kg ### How long does Sulphur-crested Cockatoo live? 20-70 years ### How fast can Sulphur-crested Cockatoo move? 55 km/h ### What does Sulphur-crested Cockatoo eat? These omnivores munch on seeds, nuts, fruits, and even small insects. ### Where is Sulphur-crested Cockatoo usually found? Forests and woodlands of Australia ## Where to spot - [Long Island Game Farm](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/long-island-game-farm) — New York, US · Zoo - [Kentucky Down Under](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/kentucky-down-under) — Kentucky, US · Zoo - [Tierpark Zabakuck](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-zabakuck) — Sachsen-Anhalt, DE · Zoo - [Poppy Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/poppy-park) — Florida, US · Nature Reserve [View all places to see Sulphur-crested Cockatoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/sulphur-crested-cockatoo) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Sulphur-crested Cockatoo: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sulphur-crested-cockatoo)