Bird
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Australia's loud crested parrot
Family Cacatuidae
Cacatuidae is a taxonomic family in the order Psittaciformes, class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo and Cockatiel. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Cacatuidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Cacatua galerita | 850 g | 50 cm | 50 km/h | 60 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
| Cockatiel Nymphicus hollandicus | 90 g | 32 cm | 64 km/h | 18 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
