Sulphur-crested Cockatooキバタン
Cacatua galeritaLC— Least Concern
The sulphur-crested cockatoo is a large, gregarious white parrot native to Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands, easily recognized by its sulfur-yellow crest. It forms noisy flocks that forage on the ground and in trees for seeds, nuts, and fruit, and is renowned for its intelligence, long lifespan, and remarkable ability to adapt to urban environments.
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (reference photo)
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Species Data
- Classification
- Psittaciformes / Cacatuidae Source
- Size
- 44–55 cm
- Weight
- Around 800 g
- Lifespan
- Wild: about 20–40 years / captive: over 70 years (records exceeding 100 years exist)
- Diet
- Omnivore Feeds mainly on plant matter such as seeds, nuts, roots, fruit, and flowers, and also on insects and larvae under bark and in the soil
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Distribution
- Native to Australia (northern and eastern regions, plus Tasmania), New Guinea, and nearby islands; introduced populations have also become established in places such as Singapore and New Zealand. Source
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
Did You Know?
- Urban populations in cities such as Sydney have learned to flip open the lids of household garbage bins to find food, a behavior that spreads through social imitation among the birds. Source
- A 2009 study of a sulphur-crested cockatoo named Snowball found it could synchronize its movements to a musical beat, offering evidence that the capacity for rhythmic entrainment is not unique to humans. Source
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 6
Adventure WorldWakayamaOpened in 1978
Okazakishihigashi Kouen DoubutsuenAichiAbout 1 km toward Toyota from the Okazaki IC on the Tomei Expressway.
Kyoto City ZooKyotoOpened in 1903
Kiryuugaoka DoubutsuenGunmaIf driving, set your car navigation to "Kiryugaoka Amusement Park" (Kiryugaoka Yuenchi) rather than "Kiryugaoka Zoo" to reach the parking lot (searching by the zoo name may give an incorrect route).
Tennoji ZooOsakaOpened in 1915
Fukuoka Zoo & Botanical GardenFukuokaOpened in 1953
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- 【甲府動物園】遊亀あにまるライブ【キバタン編】Kofu Yuki Zoo
- 【甲府動物園】遊亀あにまるライブ【キバタン編】Kofu Yuki Zoo
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Sources
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FAQ
- How long do sulphur-crested cockatoos live?
- In the wild they typically live 20 to 40 years, while captive birds commonly live past 70 years, with some verified individuals surpassing 100. Source
- What do sulphur-crested cockatoos eat?
- They feed mainly on seeds, nuts, roots, and fruit, foraging both on the ground and in trees, and also eat insects and their larvae found under bark or in soil. Source
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 6 Source
Books & gear
Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org