Greater sulphur-crested cockatoo


The greater sulphur-crested cockatoo 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. Its length is up to 50 cm and weighs two pounds, making them some of the largest cockatoo species.

History

The bird was first collected by explorer Captain James Cook in 1770 on a voyage to Australia.