Hello everyone! We received a photo from Australia, and it features a beautiful large parrot with white feathers and a vibrant yellow crest called the “Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo.” Learning about their lifestyle and habits will surely make you fall in love with them even more.
The Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo is about 50 cm long. Its beautiful white feathers and striking yellow crest are characteristic features. Males have black eyes, while females have reddish-brown eyes, making it easy to distinguish between the sexes. These large parrots are widely distributed, mainly in Australia, but they can also be seen in Singapore.
Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos are highly intelligent and very curious. They are friendly and often referred to as “dog-like birds.” There have even been news reports of them learning how to open trash cans and teaching the skill to their peers. Clever, aren’t they?
Their call is very loud and can be heard from far away. They feed on grains, fruits, and insects. Additionally, they have a habit called geophagy, where they eat clay to detoxify their food.
The next time you visit Australia, be sure to look up at the sky and try to spot a Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. Their white bodies, yellow crests, and cheerful calls will surely make your trip even more enjoyable. See you next time!
