Scientific name: Cacatua galerita
Origin
Native
Status
Protected
Colour
White and has a curved yellow crest with a large grey to black beak.
Size
450-500 mm
Life Span
20-40 years
Nesting habits
Nests in a bed of wood chips in a tree hollow.
No. of eggs
1-3 white and speckled eggs.
Incubation
25-27 days
Feeding
Eats berries, roots, fruits, and seeds.
Impacts
A major pest of agriculture and horticulture. It will also chew timber and soft materials on commercial and domestic buildings.