![]() ![]() Large kites and snakes are the major predators of Sulphur Crested Cockatoos. They also prefer to eat certain insects like skinks and crickets as well as small larvae. Other plant food materials include flowers, nectar, nuts, cereals, oilseed crops, grapes, berries, orchards, leaf buds, rhizomes, bulbous roots. Sulphur-crested Cockatoos mainly feed on seeds of grasses, grains, herbs, wild melons, fruits and vegetables. They can fly at a speed of around 70 kilometers in an hour. These birds have an uneven wing beat action while flying. They are also capable to imitate various sounds such as human speech, other animal noises as well as mechanical sounds. They make loud and incessant grating calls during evening when they return home to their nests. These birds frequently make high-pitched screeching noises that are meant to traverse long distances through tropical and subtropical forest environments. Flocks of cockatoos commonly love to roost along watercourses during nighttime.Although these birds are not aggressive by nature, they can show signs of aggressiveness during puberty or when they fight for attention in captive conditions.These cockatoos are highly vocal during dawn and dusk.They are very loyal to humans or other birds once they develop a close bond.They are very social by nature and like to spend their time playing, calling in high pitched voice and making enthusiastic gestures.Sulphur Crested Cockatoos have high intelligence and can mimic human speech.They have a very warm, friendly and affectionate nature and love to be the center of attention. ![]() They normally hang out in pairs, small groups or large flocks.Here are some common behavioral traits of these birds. Picture 1 – Sulphur Crested Cockatoo Sulphur Crested Cockatoo Behavior They might move from one place to another in search of food. However, some seasonal movements within specific locations have been reported. ![]() Sulphur Crested Cockatoos do not migrate. These birds like to hang around in the open countryside as well as on woodlands, farmlands and lowland forests. They also occur in Papua New Guinea, New Britain, Milne Bay, Cenderawasih Bay and New Guinea as well as on Indonesian islands like Aru, Misool and Waigeo. Sulphur Crested Cockatoos are found in many locations throughout Australia, including Tasmania, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Legs: The legs have four digits and are grayish in color. The eye color is different for both sexes black for the male birds and reddish-brown or burgundy red in case of the females.Ĭolor: These birds have an overall white plumage with yellow crest, underwing and tail.īill: The bill is sharply curved and black in color. Weight: Their weight ranges between 350 to 500 grams.Įyes: The eyes are enclosed within a white eye ring. The birds of Australian mainland are larger in size than the ones found in New Guinea or other nearby islands. Length: Sulphur Crested Cockatoos have a length of around 45 to 55 centimeters. The scientific name for these species of cockatoo is “Cacatua galerita”. They are quite popular as pets and make delightful companions. The Sulphur Crested Cockatoo is a large white cockatoo bird found in various parts of Australia as well as in New Guinea. ![]()
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