Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galerita
A bold white parrot with a sunshine-yellow crown that loves showing off with ear-splitting screeches.
How I sound
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Fun facts about me
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Crest Communicator
They raise their yellow crown when excited - like feathered mood rings showing their feelings!
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Bin Bandits
In cities, they teach each other to open trash bins - feathery hackers in broad daylight!
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Wood Chewer
Their super-strong beaks can demolish wooden decks - nature’s feathery chainsaws!
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Dance Party
They bob heads and spread wings in synchronized group dances - feathered flash mob performers!
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Lifelong Friends
They live 70+ years, recognizing human friends decades later with excited squawks!