It lies in the subgenus Cacatua within the genus Cacatua. Its species name alba is a feminine form of the Latin adjective albus for "white". The white cockatoo was first described in 1776 by German zoologist Philipp Ludwig Statius Müller. The white cockatoo is known as ayab (plural form: ayot) in the Burmeso language of Papua, Indonesia. It is similar to other species of white cockatoo such as yellow-crested cockatoo, sulphur-crested cockatoo, and salmon-crested cockatoo, all of which have yellow, orange or pink crest feathers instead of white. The wings and tail have a pale yellow or lemon color which is exposed when they fly. When surprised, it extends a large and striking head crest, which has a semicircular shape (similar to an umbrella, hence the alternative name). License: CC by SA 3.0 unported.The white cockatoo ( Cacatua alba), also known as the umbrella cockatoo, is a medium-sized all-white cockatoo endemic to tropical rainforest on islands of Indonesia. Photo Credit: Goffin’s Cockatoo on a perch. Blandford Books Ltd., 1981.ī/datazone/search/species_search.htmlīirdLife International. Wild Bird Act forbids the commercial import of any bird listed by CITES which includes most parrots.Īustin, G. They are generally very affectionate towards humans and have lively personalities.ĭeforestation and habitat destruction is also a major threat to these birds. The Goffin's Cockatoo is very popular in the pet trade and is considered to be an exceptionally easy bird to tame. ![]() In fact, licensed culling is permitted in certain states.Ĭockatoos aid in seed dispersal by eating fruit and dropping the seeds. Their feeding habits are very destructive to crops and are considered a nuisance by farmers. They birds are very gregarious and emit a shrill cry.Ĭockatoos are a food source for many predators. Status IUCN: Near Threatenedīoth parents take part in incubating the eggs.Ĭockatoos can mimic the sounds of other animals, including people.Ĭockatoos can hold their food in one foot and break pieces off of it with the other foot. The population appears to be declining but is not severely fragmented. Population The global population has been estimated to number from 100,000 to 499,999. ![]() Habitat This species inhabits forest and agricultural land, feeding on crop plants and roosting in the forest. Size Approximately 39 cm (12.5 in.) Weight Approximately 0.45 kg (1 lbs.) Diet Feeds on seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, and some insects Incubation Approximately 30 days Clutch Size 2 to 6 eggs Sexual Maturity Approximately 2 to 3 years Life Span 65 or more years Range The Goffin’s Cockatoo is restricted to the Banda Sea Islands of Yamdena and Larat (Tanimbar) in Indonesia. ![]() The iris of the male's eye is black and the female's iris is brown. The lores and base of the head feathers are salmon pink. ![]() Scientific Classification Common Name Goffin's cockatoo, Tanimbar corella Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Psittaciformes Family Cacatuidae Genus Species Cacatua (referring to the bird's call) goffinianaįast Facts Description The Goffin's cockatoo is a large white parrot with white skin around eye and a grayish-white beak.
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