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Cacatúa galerita

Cacatua galerita

Least Concern

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Uno de los cacatuas mas grandes e iconicos, los cacatuas de cresta amarilla habitan bosques y matorrales del este de Australia, Nueva Guinea y las Molucas, y han sido introducidos en Nueva Zelanda. Son muy inteligentes, longevos (hasta 70 anos en cautiverio), muy sociales y famosamente ruidosos, con llamadas que se escuchan a mas de 1 km. Se han convertido en especies plaga en areas urbanas donde arrancan corteza, mastican madera y danan cultivos, demostrando una notable adaptabilidad a entornos modificados por humanos.

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Cacatua

Species

Cacatua galerita (Cacatúa galerita)

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

Similar Species in Cacatua

Cacatúa de las Salomón

Cacatua ducorpsii

Least Concern

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Cacatúa de las Tanimbar

Cacatua haematuropygia

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cacatúa galerita?

The scientific name of Cacatúa galerita is Cacatua galerita. It belongs to the genus Cacatua.

What is the conservation status of Cacatúa galerita?

Cacatúa galerita (Cacatua galerita) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cacatúa galerita live?

Cacatúa galerita 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 Cacatúa galerita belong to?

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

Is Cacatúa galerita endangered?

No, Cacatúa galerita (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 Cacatúa galerita belong to?

Cacatúa galerita (Cacatua galerita) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cacatúa galerita?

The closest relatives of Cacatúa galerita in the genus Cacatua include Cacatúa blanca, Cacatúa cavadora, Cacatúa de las Salomón, Cacatúa de las Tanimbar, Cacatúa filipina.