Greater sulphur-crested cockatoo
The greater sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita galerita) is the nominate subspecies of the sulphur-crested cockatoo. It is native to eastern Australia from Cape York to Tasmania, and has been introduced to places like Indonesia, and the Palau Islands.[1] Its length is up to 50 cm (20 in) and weighs two pounds,[2] making them some of the largest cockatoo species.
| Cacatua galerita galerita | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Psittaciformes |
| Family: | Cacatuidae |
| Genus: | Cacatua |
| Species: | |
| Subspecies: | C. g. galerita |
| Trinomial name | |
| Cacatua galerita galerita Latham, 1790 | |
History
The bird was first collected by explorer Captain James Cook in 1770 on a voyage to Australia.[1]
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References
- "Animal-World". Animal World. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
- "The Spruce". The Spruce. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
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