The galah and sulphur-crested cockatoo can only be found in isolated parts of New Zealand. The Eleonora Cockatoo has a reputation as an escape artist and one may need to purchase a special lock for their cage to prevent unwanted escapes. Click on a species name to see its New Zealand distribution.
Additionally they are reported to be more independent than some other species of cockatoo. Although its origin is rooted in Australia, presently, this is a common bird to be seen in Papua New Guinea, Palau, New Zealand.
It has derived its name due to the sulphur-yellow crest. It has been reported that hand-raised Eleonoras are less noisy than those that are not. The sulphur-crested cockatoo, one of the larger species of the Australian cockatoos, is an excellent bird with a marvelous appearance and unique characteristics. The Eleonora Cockatoo is very affectionate and will usually form a close bond with their owners. If they are not allowed a lot of interaction with their owners, behavioral problems, such as screaming and feather plucking may result. For this reason, in captivity they require environments where they are given plenty of attention. overview characteristics geography timeline information & media contact. Like most cockatoos the Eleonora Cockatoo is a social bird that is seen traveling in large flocks in the wild. The under surfaces of the wings and tail are washed with pale yellow, while the bill and feet are black and dark-grey.Ĭockatoos aren’t as well known as some of the other parrots for their ability to mimic speech, but in general they do have pretty good speech capabilities. The crest is erectile and can reach up to 16 to 18 inches in length.
With its pristine white plumage and striking, bright yellow crest, the sulphur-crested cockatoo is one of the most recognizable parrot species. The Eleonora (also known as medium sulfur crested) differs from the Greater Sulphur Crested in that it doesn't have as prominent white eye-rings (they often are a pale blue) and is smaller is body size. They are all of the same species, but form different subspecies. The Sulphur Crested Cockatoo comes in 4 varieties (Greator Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, Eleonora Cockatoos, Medium Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, and Triton Cockatoos. The popular pet cockatoos are the sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo (C.