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Yellow-crested Cockatoo

Cacatua sulphurea

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across China, Norway, and Singapore. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (ببغاء)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Cacatua

Species

Cacatua sulphurea (Yellow-crested Cockatoo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コバタン

Chinese 小葵花凤头鹦鹉

Spanish Cacatúa sulfúrea

French Cacatoès soufré

German Gelbwangenkakadu

Portuguese cacatua-de-crista-amarela

Russian Малый желтохохлый какаду

Similar Species in Cacatua

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Cacatua haematuropygia

Critically Endangered

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Cacatua leadbeateri

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-crested Cockatoo?

The scientific name of Yellow-crested Cockatoo is Cacatua sulphurea. It belongs to the genus Cacatua.

What is the conservation status of Yellow-crested Cockatoo?

Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow-crested Cockatoo live?

Yellow-crested Cockatoo is found in Distributed across China, Norway, and Singapore. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include China, Norway, Singapore.

What family does Yellow-crested Cockatoo belong to?

Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) belongs to the genus Cacatua, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Yellow-crested Cockatoo endangered?

Yes, Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Yellow-crested Cockatoo belong to?

Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow-crested Cockatoo?

The closest relatives of Yellow-crested Cockatoo in the genus Cacatua include Blue-eyed Cockatoo, Tanimbar Corella, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Little Corella, Long-billed Corella.