BIRD #42 OF 45

Gang-gang Cockatoo

One of Australia’s most distinctive cockatoos, the Gang-gang Cockatoo is instantly recognisable by the male’s bright red head and its unmistakable creaky, squeaky calls.

You’ll often spot them feeding quietly in eucalypt forests, mountain woodlands or even suburban parks and gardens.

  • HABITAT

    Forest, woodland, mountain forests, parks & gardens

  • CONSERVATION STATUS

    Vulnerable (VU)

  • LOCATION

    NSW, ACT, VIC, SA

  • HOW TO SPOT IT

    🦜 Medium-sized grey cockatoo with a shaggy crest
    ❤️ Male has a bright red head and crest; female is mostly grey with orange barring underneath
    🌿 Often seen in pairs or small family groups
    🌰 Feeds on seeds, nuts and eucalypt fruits

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    The Gang-gang Cockatoo’s call has been compared to the sound of an old wooden gate slowly creaking open, a noise that’s often heard before the bird is even seen.