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White Cockatoo

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

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Cacatua

Species

Cacatua alba (White Cockatoo)

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

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Cacatua haematuropygia

Critically Endangered

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Major Mitchell's Cockatoo

Cacatua leadbeateri

Least Concern

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Salmon-crested Cockatoo

Cacatua moluccensis

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White Cockatoo?

The scientific name of White Cockatoo is Cacatua alba. It belongs to the genus Cacatua.

What is the conservation status of White Cockatoo?

White Cockatoo (Cacatua alba) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White Cockatoo live?

White Cockatoo 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 White Cockatoo belong to?

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

Is White Cockatoo endangered?

Yes, White Cockatoo (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 White Cockatoo belong to?

White Cockatoo (Cacatua alba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of White Cockatoo?

The closest relatives of White Cockatoo in the genus Cacatua include Blue-eyed Cockatoo, Tanimbar Corella, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Little Corella, Long-billed Corella.