Avian Companions
Lesser Sulphur Crested Cockatoo
Lesser SulphurCrested Cockatoo-Cacatua sulphurea sulphurea
Size-From 12 to 13 inches
Weight-300 to 350 grams
Description-Smallest in the
"SulphurCresteds" white bird with a yellow crest,
suffused yellow amoung all body feathers, yellow ear patches, and
yellow on the undersides of the wings and tail.
Origin-Indonesia,
Celebes,Muna, Butung, Tukangbesi, Djampea, Kalao, Kalaotoa, Madu,
Kayuadi, Salembu Besar, Lesser Sunda Islands, Lambok, Rinco,
Sumbawa, Flores, Nosea Penida, Semau, Timor, Pantar and Alor.
Pet Quality- The Lesser SulphurCrested Cockatoo can be a delightfull pet if trained
properly. This Cockatoo tends to bond to one person only, and can
be nervous. They are very intelligent and can do a variety of
tricks. Some can speak well, but have a limited vocabulary.
Status-Common