Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Australian birds · super smart · big parrots

Striking white plumage. These cockatoos are mostly white with beautiful yellow crests on their heads that they can raise up when they get excited or upset. They're one of the largest cockatoos in the world.

Incredibly intelligent. Sulphur-crested cockatoos are among the smartest birds on Earth. They can solve puzzles, use tools, and even remember things for years.

Australian natives. These birds live in wooded areas across Australia, New Guinea, and some Indonesian islands where they're perfectly adapted to their rainforest and woodland homes.

Very loud voices. They make extremely loud screeching calls that can be heard from far away. Their noise and big appetites sometimes get them in trouble with farmers.

Popular but demanding pets. People love sulphur-crested cockatoos as pets because they're so smart and beautiful, but they need lots of attention and can live 50 years or longer.