Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galerita
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)Cockatoos
Call and song
Recording 1 · call, roost;night roost
Recording 2
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About the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Large white cockatoo with a spectacular plumed yellow crest and dark bill. In flight it often misses a wing-beat with short glides between regular flaps on broad wings. Often erects its crest immediately upon landing. Occurs in a wide variety of woodland habitats, including parks and gardens. Calls include extremely loud harsh screeches lacking any musical quality whatsoever.
Species account: eBird.org, fetched 2025-12-26 · How these pages are made
Where it has been recorded
Recorded in 31 of the 253 countries we have eBird lists for. Each opens that country's checklist.
