The greater sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita galerita) is the nominate subspecies of the sulphur-crested cockatoo. It is native to eastern Australia from Cape York to Tasmania, and has been introduced to places like Indonesia, and the Palau Islands.[1] Its length is up to 50 cm (20 in) and weighs 0.91 kg (2 lb),[2] making them some of the largest cockatoo species.
Description
The greater sulphur-crested cockatoo is approximately 50 cm (20 in) in length and weighs in at between 700–1,000 g (25–35 oz). It is significantly heavier than the closely related Eleonora cockatoo and Triton cockatoo.[3]
History
The bird was first collected by explorer Captain James Cook in 1770 on a voyage to Australia.[1]
Aviculture
Greater sulphur-crested cockatoos are rarely seen in aviculture outside of Australia. Within Australia, captive birds are typically individuals that were taken from the wild as abandoned or injured chicks or fledglings and raised by humans.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Animal-World". Animal World. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ^ "The Spruce". Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Fact Sheet". Northern Parrots. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
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