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Cacatúa sulfúrea

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 (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Cacatua

Species

Cacatua sulphurea (Cacatúa sulfúrea)

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

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 sulfúrea?

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

What is the conservation status of Cacatúa sulfúrea?

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

Where does Cacatúa sulfúrea live?

Cacatúa sulfúrea 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 Cacatúa sulfúrea belong to?

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

Is Cacatúa sulfúrea endangered?

Yes, Cacatúa sulfúrea (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 Cacatúa sulfúrea belong to?

Cacatúa sulfúrea (Cacatua sulphurea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cacatúa sulfúrea?

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