Goffin's Cockatoo
Goffin's Cockatoo
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Goffin's Cockatoo is a small, charming white cockatoo endemic to the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia, known for its intelligence and curious nature.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas on the Tanimbar Islands (Indonesia).
How to spot
Look for its small size for a cockatoo, entirely white plumage, and a very subtle pinkish-orange wash on the lores (between eye and bill) and crest base. Its crest is small and rounded. Listen for its distinctive, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen in flocks. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas on the Tanimbar Islands (Indonesia).
How to spot
Look for its small size for a cockatoo, entirely white plumage, and a very subtle pinkish-orange wash on the lores (between eye and bill) and crest base. Its crest is small and rounded. Listen for its distinctive, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen in flocks. Observable year-round.
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This species is highly intelligent and has demonstrated remarkable problem-solving abilities in scientific studies, including the capacity to make and use tools.
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