Cacatua citrinocristata
The Citron-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua citrinocristata) is a captivating medium-sized parrot, often considered a subspecies of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) but increasingly recognized as a distinct species. Measuring approximately 35-38 cm (14-15 inches) in length and weighing around 300-400 grams (10.5-14 ounces), this striking bird is predominantly white-plumaged, adorned with pale yellow washes on the underside of its wings and tail. Its most distinctive feature, and the s...
This species inhabits tropical lowland forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas, typically found at elevations from sea level up to 800 meters on its native island.
Their diet primarily consists of seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, flowers, and insect larvae, foraged from trees and the forest floor.
Citron-crested Cockatoos are highly social, typically seen in pairs or small flocks outside the breeding season, often congregating at communal roost sites in large trees. Their daily routine involves early morning foraging, followed by mid-day rest, and a return to feeding before evening roostin...
The Citron-crested Cockatoo is strictly endemic to the island of Sumba in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, located in Southeast Asia. Its distribution on Sumba is patchy, primarily concentrated in the western and central parts of the island, with smaller, fragmented populations in the east....
Endangered
- The Citron-crested Cockatoo is endemic to a single small island in Indonesia, making it one of the most geographically restricted cockatoo species. - Despite its small size compared to some other cockatoos, its loud, raucous calls can be heard for miles through the dense forest. - These cockato...