BIRD #9 OF 45

Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is one of Australia’s most recognisable parrots. Intelligent, noisy and highly social, these charismatic birds are famous for their loud calls and striking yellow crest.

You’ll often spot them flying in noisy flocks or feeding in parks, backyards and open woodlands.

  • HABITAT

    Woodland, forest, farmland, parks & gardens

  • CONSERVATION STATUS

    Least Concern (LC)

  • LOCATION

    QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA

  • HOW TO SPOT IT

    🤍 Large white cockatoo with a bright yellow crest
    🖤 Black bill and dark grey feet
    🪶 Raises its crest when excited, alarmed or communicating
    🌳 Often seen in noisy flocks perched in tall trees or feeding on the ground

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are exceptional problem-solvers. In some Australian cities, they’ve even learned to open wheelie bin lids, with this clever behaviour spreading from bird to bird like a learned skill.