Endangered White Cockatoo
Cacatua alba
Also known as: Umbrella Cockatoo
The White Cockatoo (also called the umbrella cockatoo) is a large white parrot native to Indonesia and nearby islands. Known for their expressive crest and loud calls, cockatoos are social and intelligent birds often encountered in flocks in forest edges and plantations.
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White cockatoos are highly social and require enrichment; they can mimic human speech and live many decades in captivity. Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the White Cockatoo
Weight
0.6 kg
Height
46 cm
Length
48 cm
Wingspan
85 cm
Top Speed
70
km/h
Social Structure:
Gregarious
Activity Pattern:
Diurnal
Trophic Level: Herbivore
Migration: Resident
Population Trend: Decreasing
Main Threats:
- Illegal wildlife trade
- Logging
Halmahera (Indonesia)
Ternate
Family: Cacatuidae
Order: Psittaciformes
