| Sulphur-crested Cockatoo | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Psittaciformes |
| Family: | Cacatuidae |
| Genus: | Cacatua |
| Species: | Cacatua galerita |
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) is a parrot of the cockatoo family Cacatuidae. It is described easily as it has a yellow (or sulphur)-coloured crest and the rest of its body is white.
Voice[]
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo emits loud harsh screams and squawks and imitates the calls of other animals.
Relationship with Humans[]
Sulphur-crested Cockatoos get along well with humans and other animals. However, dogs and cats will chase these large birds throughout their dwelling depending on its behaviour.
Popularity[]
Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are popular for their colours and mimic of speech, sounding almost like the person they are "teasing". A popular cockatoo on YouTube named Snowball dances and appears on Taco Bell and Pepsi commercials, talking about the item and concluding the video with a funny dance. Because of this, Sulphur-crested Cockatoos (and other similar forms of cockatoos) are popular amongst people.
External links[]
YouTube - See popular videos featuring Snowball the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.