Gang-gang Cockatoo (species: Callocephalon fimbriatum) in Berowra Waters Wildlife (Gaia Guide)
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Callocephalon fimbriatum
Gang-gang Cockatoo


©Leo: Young male Gang-gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum)

©Leo: Male Gang-gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum)

©Leo: Female Gang-gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Cacatuidae
Genus Callocephalon
Species Callocephalon fimbriatum
Status least concern

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Colours

                             

Distinguishing features

Mostly mild grey in colour with some lighter scalloping (more pronounced and buffish in females) the male has a red head and crest, while the female has a small fluffy grey crest. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 34 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • From 62 cm to 76 cm

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It found in the cooler and wetter forests and woodlands of Australia, particularly alpine bushland. (Wikipedia)

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