Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galerita
Summary 8
The sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) is a relatively large white cockatoo found in wooded habitats in Australia and New Guinea and some of the islands of Indonesia. They can be locally very numerous, leading to them sometimes being considered pests. A highly intelligent bird, they are well known in aviculture, although they can be demanding pets.
Lifespan, longevity, and ageing 9
"Maximum longevity: 57 years (captivity)
Observations: There are anecdotal reports of animals living over 100 years. Presently, however, the record longevity belongs to one captive specimen called "Cocky" that lived over 57 years at London Zoo (Brouwer et al. 2000)."
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