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Cacatoès blanc

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 (Cacatoès blanc)

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

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Cacatoès à huppe jaune

Cacatua galerita

Least Concern

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Cacatoès à huppe rouge

Cacatua moluccensis

Vulnerable

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Cacatoès aux yeux bleus

Cacatoès des Philippines

Cacatua haematuropygia

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cacatoès blanc?

The scientific name of Cacatoès blanc is Cacatua alba. It belongs to the genus Cacatua.

What is the conservation status of Cacatoès blanc?

Cacatoès blanc (Cacatua alba) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cacatoès blanc live?

Cacatoès blanc 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 Cacatoès blanc belong to?

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

Is Cacatoès blanc endangered?

Yes, Cacatoès blanc (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 Cacatoès blanc belong to?

Cacatoès blanc (Cacatua alba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Cacatoès blanc?

The closest relatives of Cacatoès blanc in the genus Cacatua include Cacatoès à huppe jaune, Cacatoès à huppe rouge, Cacatoès aux yeux bleus, Cacatoès corella, Cacatoès de Ducorps.