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Australian Greater Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

About Australian Greater Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

The Australian Greater Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita galerita) belongs to one of the largest species of Cockatoo. They are primarily white with a yellow or sulphur coloured crest on the top of their head. A highly intelligent bird, they are well known in aviculture, although they can be demanding pets.

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Habitat

Northern and eastern Australia, New Guinea, Aru Islands.

Primary Diet

Seeds, leaves, grass

Life span - wild

20 to 40 years

Life span - captivity

> 70 years

Conservation status

Least concern

Pet potential

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