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Umbrella cockatoo

Australia·Bird

These birds have large crests on their heads, which can be fanned out like an umbrella, hence the name “umbrella cockatoo.” They're also called the “white cockatoo,” due to their white feathers. However, they aren’t all white, they have light yellow plumage under their wings and tail.

  • Conservation StatusEndangered
  • Life span30-40 years
  • Body size18.1 in.
  • Native habitat Tropical rainforests of Indonesia
  • DietNuts, seeds, fruits, skinks, and insects
Salmon-crested cockatoo Southern cassowary

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