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Cacatuidae - Cockatoos, Corellas

There are 22 species of birds in this family. They are found in Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands.

Cockatoos have a crest of feathers on the top of their heads, which they can raise or lower.

They are intelligent birds and very social, often living in flocks and making loud calls to communicate.

Cockatoos use their strong beaks to crack nuts, eat seeds, and even tear apart branches.

  • The white cockatoo is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    White Cockatoo
    (Cacatua alba)
    The white cockatoo is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The citron-crested cockatoo is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Citron-Crested Cockatoo
    (Cacatua citrinocristata)
    The citron-crested cockatoo is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The sulphur-crested cockatoo is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo
    (Cacatua galerita)
    The sulphur-crested cockatoo is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Tanimbar corella is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Tanimbar Corella
    (Cacatua goffiniana)
    The Tanimbar corella is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The Philippine cockatoo is found in the Philippines. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Philippine Cockatoo
    (Cacatua haematuropygia)
    The Philippine cockatoo is found in the Philippines. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The pink cockatoo, also known as Major Mitchell's cockatoo, is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pink Cockatoo
    (Cacatua leadbeateri)
    The pink cockatoo, also known as Major Mitchell's cockatoo, is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The salmon-crested cockatoo is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Salmon-Crested Cockatoo
    (Cacatua moluccensis)
    The salmon-crested cockatoo is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The blue-eyed cockatoo is found in Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Blue-Eyed Cockatoo
    (Cacatua ophthalmica)
    The blue-eyed cockatoo is found in Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The western corella is found in Australia, IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Western Corella
    (Cacatua pastinator)
    The western corella is found in Australia, IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The little corella is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Little Corella
    (Cacatua sanguinea)
    The little corella is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The yellow-crested cockatoo is found in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Yellow-Crested Cockatoo
    (Cacatua sulphurea)
    The yellow-crested cockatoo is found in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The long-billed corella is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Long-Billed Corella
    (Cacatua tenuirostris)
    The long-billed corella is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The gang-gang cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Gang-Gang Cockatoo
    (Callocephalon fimbriatum)
    The gang-gang cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The red-tailed black-cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Red-Tailed Black-Cockatoo
    (Calyptorhynchus banksii)
    The red-tailed black-cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The glossy black-cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Glossy Black-Cockatoo
    (Calyptorhynchus lathami)
    The glossy black-cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The galah is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Galah
    (Eolophus roseicapilla)
    The galah is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The cockatiel is found across Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Cockatiel
    (Nymphicus hollandicus)
    The cockatiel is found across Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Baudin's Black-cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    Baudin's Black-Cockatoo
    (Zanda baudinii)
    Baudin's Black-cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The yellow-tailed black-cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Yellow-Tailed Black-Cockatoo
    (Zanda funerea)
    The yellow-tailed black-cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo
    (Zanda latirostris)
    Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo is found in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered

Did You Know?

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

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Other Species Around the World

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