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Cacatoès à huppe jaune

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 Cacatoès à huppe jaune?
The scientific name of Cacatoès à huppe jaune is Cacatua galerita. It belongs to the genus Cacatua.
What is the conservation status of Cacatoès à huppe jaune?
Cacatoès à huppe jaune (Cacatua galerita) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cacatoès à huppe jaune live?
Cacatoès à huppe jaune 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 Cacatoès à huppe jaune belong to?
Cacatoès à huppe jaune (Cacatua galerita) belongs to the genus Cacatua, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
Is Cacatoès à huppe jaune endangered?
No, Cacatoès à huppe jaune (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 Cacatoès à huppe jaune belong to?
Cacatoès à huppe jaune (Cacatua galerita) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Cacatoès à huppe jaune?
The closest relatives of Cacatoès à huppe jaune in the genus Cacatua include Cacatoès à huppe rouge, Cacatoès aux yeux bleus, Cacatoès blanc, Cacatoès corella, Cacatoès de Ducorps.

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