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Gelbwangenkakadu

Cacatua sulphurea

Critically Endangered

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

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Psittaciformes (Papageien)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Cacatua

Species

Cacatua sulphurea (Gelbwangenkakadu)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gelbwangenkakadu?

The scientific name of Gelbwangenkakadu is Cacatua sulphurea. It belongs to the genus Cacatua.

What is the conservation status of Gelbwangenkakadu?

Gelbwangenkakadu (Cacatua sulphurea) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gelbwangenkakadu live?

Gelbwangenkakadu 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 Gelbwangenkakadu belong to?

Gelbwangenkakadu (Cacatua sulphurea) belongs to the genus Cacatua, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Gelbwangenkakadu endangered?

Yes, Gelbwangenkakadu (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 Gelbwangenkakadu belong to?

Gelbwangenkakadu (Cacatua sulphurea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Gelbwangenkakadu?

The closest relatives of Gelbwangenkakadu in the genus Cacatua include Brillenkakadu, Gelbhaubenkakadu, Goffinkakadu, Inka-Kakadu, Molukkenkakadu.