Cacatua alba
The White Cockatoo, scientifically known as *Cacatua alba*, and often referred to as the Umbrella Cockatoo, is a large and strikingly beautiful parrot native to the North Maluku islands of Indonesia. Adult birds typically measure between 45-50 cm (18-20 inches) in length and can weigh from 400-800 grams (0.9-1.8 lbs), adorned with pristine, pure white plumage. Its most distinctive field mark is a magnificent, broad, semi-circular crest of white feathers that can be dramatically fanned out in ...
Found primarily in tropical and subtropical lowland rainforests, riparian zones, and occasionally in cultivated areas and mangroves, typically below 900 meters elevation.
Their diet consists primarily of seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, flowers, and roots, supplemented with insects and larvae, which they forage for both arboreally and terrestrially.
White Cockatoos are highly social and diurnal, typically active from dawn till dusk, with peak foraging periods in the early morning and late afternoon, often followed by communal roosting in tall emergent trees. Their foraging strategy involves agile climbing through the canopy to access fruits,...
The White Cockatoo is endemic to a small range within the North Maluku province (formerly part of the Moluccas) of Indonesia. Its native distribution includes the islands of Halmahera, Bacan, Ternate, Tidore, Kasiruta, and Mandioli. This species is primarily a resident bird, with no known signifi...
Vulnerable
- White Cockatoos are renowned for their intelligence and can learn to mimic human speech and perform complex tricks, making them popular but demanding pets. - In captivity, they have an impressive lifespan, often living for 70-80 years, and some individuals have exceeded 100 years. - Their drama...