Avian Companions 

Citron Cockatoo 


 

Citron Crested Cockatoo-Cacatua sulphurea citrinocristata

Size-From 12 to 13 inches

Weight-360 to 425 grams

Description-Smallest of the Greater SulphurCresteds with a orange crest, Pale orange ear patches with yellow sufused among the white body feathers, and yellow under the wings and tail feathers.

Origin-Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands and Sumba.

Pet Quality-The Citron Crested Cockatoo can be a wonderfull pet, but they require quality out time with their favorite person, They are more stable in personality than the Lesser Sulphur Crested. They can do a variety of tricks, and are quite intelligent.

Status-Critically Endangered 

 

 

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