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Cacatúa blanca

Cacatua alba

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Cacatua

Species

Cacatua alba (Cacatúa blanca)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タイハクオウム

Chinese 白鳳頭鸚鵡

Spanish Cacatúa blanca

French Cacatoès blanc

German Weißhaubenkakadu

Portuguese catatua-branca

Russian Большой белохохлый 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 blanca?

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

What is the conservation status of Cacatúa blanca?

Cacatúa blanca (Cacatua alba) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cacatúa blanca live?

Cacatúa blanca is found in Distributed across Indonesia, Norway, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Indonesia, Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Cacatúa blanca belong to?

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

Is Cacatúa blanca endangered?

Yes, Cacatúa blanca (Cacatua alba) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Cacatúa blanca belong to?

Cacatúa blanca (Cacatua alba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cacatúa blanca?

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