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Large white cockatoo with a spectacular plumed yellow crest and dark bill.
Not listed
Indigenous: Jalanggarr, Ngalelek, Ngerrg-Ngerrg, Muraay, A-Ngerrkngerrk, Ngerrkngerrk, Ŋirrkŋirrk, Muuyii, Ngerrwula, Ngin.Girrig, MäRrpu', Ngirrwula, Waitwan Kokudu, Marrppur, Miraja, Ngaanbanaa, Muyaay, Ralngarr
At a glance
FamilyCockatoos
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatWoodland, forest edge, flowering street trees, farmland belts, and urban parkland.
Best timeReported across most months in New South Wales, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by JJSUN
Range map
Range map
9211visible hotspots
930732visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
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.
Behavior
Calls include extremely loud harsh screeches lacking any musical quality whatsoever.
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