Yellow-crested Cockatoo
Yellow-crested Cockatoo
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The Yellow-crested Cockatoo is a critically endangered medium-sized white cockatoo found in Indonesia and Timor-Leste, renowned for its beautiful yellow crest.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and agricultural areas on various islands in Indonesia (e.g., Sulawesi, Lesser Sundas) and Timor-Leste.
How to spot
Look for its entirely white plumage with bright yellow ear-patches and a prominent, forward-curving yellow crest. Listen for its loud, harsh screech. Spotting them in the wild is increasingly difficult and often requires local expert guidance.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen in pairs or small flocks. Observable year-round. Due to their rarity, any sighting is significant.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and agricultural areas on various islands in Indonesia (e.g., Sulawesi, Lesser Sundas) and Timor-Leste.
How to spot
Look for its entirely white plumage with bright yellow ear-patches and a prominent, forward-curving yellow crest. Listen for its loud, harsh screech. Spotting them in the wild is increasingly difficult and often requires local expert guidance.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen in pairs or small flocks. Observable year-round. Due to their rarity, any sighting is significant.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is highly sought after in the illegal pet trade, which, combined with habitat loss, has led to a drastic decline in its wild population.
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