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Gelbhaubenkakadu

Cacatua galerita

Least Concern
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One of the largest and most iconic cockatoos, sulphur-crested cockatoos inhabit forest and woodland across eastern Australia, New Guinea, and the Moluccas, and have been introduced to New Zealand. They are highly intelligent, long-lived (up to 70 years in captivity), highly social, and famously loud, with screaming calls audible over 1 km. They have become pest species in urban areas where they strip bark, chew timber, and damage crops, demonstrating remarkable adaptability to human-modified environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キバタン
Chinese 葵花鳳頭鸚鵡
Spanish Cacatúa galerita
French Cacatoès à huppe jaune
German Gelbhaubenkakadu
Portuguese cacatua-de-crista-amarela
Russian Большой желтохохлый какаду

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gelbhaubenkakadu?
The scientific name of Gelbhaubenkakadu is Cacatua galerita. It belongs to the genus Cacatua.
What is the conservation status of Gelbhaubenkakadu?
Gelbhaubenkakadu (Cacatua galerita) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gelbhaubenkakadu live?
Gelbhaubenkakadu is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Maldives, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Gelbhaubenkakadu belong to?
Gelbhaubenkakadu (Cacatua galerita) belongs to the genus Cacatua, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
Is Gelbhaubenkakadu endangered?
No, Gelbhaubenkakadu (Cacatua galerita) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gelbhaubenkakadu belong to?
Gelbhaubenkakadu (Cacatua galerita) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Gelbhaubenkakadu?
The closest relatives of Gelbhaubenkakadu in the genus Cacatua include Brillenkakadu, Gelbwangenkakadu, Goffinkakadu, Inka-Kakadu, Molukkenkakadu.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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