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Alternative name: Umbrella Cockatoo

Cacatua alba

Photo by Neil
Photo taken: Hong Kong, China.

[edit] Identification

46cm. White body, brown or black eyes, dark grey beak, semi circular large and striking crest, which is normally recumbent, pale lemon underside of the wings and tail.

[edit] Distribution

Indonesia.

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[edit] Habitat

Mangroves, plantations (including coconut), agricultural land and forests.

[edit] Behaviour

They make their nests in tree cavities. 2 white eggs are laid and are incubated by both parents for about 28 days. The larger chick becomes dominant over the smaller chick and takes more of the food. The young fledge about 84 days after hatching.

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