About this creation
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Description:
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is a large white parrot. It has a dark grey-black bill, a distinctive sulphur-yellow crest and a yellow wash on the underside of the wings. Sexes are similar, although the female can be separated at close range by its red-brown eye (darker brown in the male). This is a noisy and conspicuous cockatoo, both at rest and in flight. Young Sulphur-crested Cockatoos resemble the adults.
Similar species:
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is similar in appearance to the three species of corella found in Australia. Corellas are smaller, however, and lack the prominent yellow crest.
Where does it live?
Distribution:
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo's range extends throughout the northern and eastern mainland, and Tasmania. A small population has become established around Perth, Western Australia. The species also occurs in New Guinea and the Aru Islands, and has been introduced into New Zealand and Indonesia.
Habitat:
Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are found in a variety of timbered habitats and are common around human settlements. The birds stay in the same area all year round.
What does it do?
Feeding:
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo's normal diet consists of berries, seeds, nuts and roots. It also takes handouts from humans. Feeding normally takes place in small to large groups, with one or more members of the group watching for danger from a nearby perch. When not feeding, birds will bite off smaller branches and leaves from trees. These items are not eaten, however. The activity may help to keep the bill trimmed and from growing too large.
Breeding:
The eggs are laid in a suitable tree hollow, which is prepared by both sexes. Both birds also incubate and care for the chicks. The chicks remain with the parents all year round and family groups will stay together indefinitely.
Living with us
The popularity of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo as a cage bird has increased its range, as these birds either escape or are released deliberately in areas where they do not already occur. The species has become a pest around urban areas, where it uses its powerful bill to destroy timber decking and panelling on houses.






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Emerald Knight August 6, 2013 |
Charming !!>.....well done |
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July 26, 2013 |
ravishingly beautiful! |
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July 22, 2013 |
Brilliant and beautiful!! |
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July 19, 2013 |
Beautiful! |
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July 15, 2013 |
superb piece! the crest, beak, and sculpting are just awesome! |
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July 15, 2013 |
If I was you I'd build a park with all of your birds. Once more you did a fine job on a bird! Love it! |
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July 14, 2013 |
So beautiful! I rally like how you did the feathers on her head. |
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July 14, 2013 |
Beautiful bird |
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July 13, 2013 |
she may be a little on the fat side, but this is a beautiful bird! |
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July 13, 2013 |
POSITIVELY BRILLIANT DeTomaso... Anything Australian can't go wrong... Fantastic choice. Noisy, out spoken, piercing squawk, crafty, escape artist. Many other traits and a true Aussie.. Well done. You have incredible talents. |
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July 13, 2013 |
Great to see one of my favorite bird in lego! |
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July 12, 2013 |
The crest is genius. |
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July 12, 2013 |
Hehe, love the Mohawk! Really realistic. |
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Awesome work my friend! Instantly regognisable! More please!!! |
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July 11, 2013 |
Awesome! |
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July 11, 2013 |
I can't believe I'm writing this but I love your bird. Great job |
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July 11, 2013 |
It's all about dat plumage. Lovely build. |
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July 11, 2013 |
Beautiful work, one your best birds yet. |
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July 11, 2013 |
Beautiful work, one your best birds yet. |
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July 11, 2013 |
I love the feathers on top! |
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July 11, 2013 |
I want one! |
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July 11, 2013 |
Nice! |
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July 11, 2013 |
Dat plumage. Very snazzy bird! |
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July 11, 2013 |
very good! its very cute! |
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July 11, 2013 |
Very effective. |
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July 11, 2013 |
Stunning work! :D |
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July 11, 2013 |
Cute! I recognized it immediately. |
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