Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo
Tuukka and Perry both came to The Zoo as surrendered pets. Perry is the larger of the two.
Scientific name
Cacatua galerita
Lifespan
Up to 80 years
Range
Forests of Indonesia, Australia, and New Guinea
Diet
The majority of their diet is fruits, nuts, and berries. Occasionally, they will eat clay to detoxify their food, which is a mechanism known as geophagy.
Social Structure
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
Although listed as Least Concern, sulphur-crested cockatoo populations are decreasing in the wild.
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