Abbott's Lesser Sulphur Crested Cockatoos Solombo besar, Medium Sulphur-crested Cockatoos, Abbott's Medium Sulphur-crested Cockatoos
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Sulfur-crested Cockatoos are common on their native Indonesian Island of Solombo Besar. This breed of Cockatoo is considered stable in their native environment and is not considered "endangered" at this time. However, farmers often consider these cockatoos a pest and are trying to rid their crops and orchards of them by poisoning or shooting them. Additionally, these magnificent parrots are popular in the international bird trade and are often captured as pets.
Breeding: Like other cockatoos, the Abbott's Lesser Crested-Crested Cockatoo usually makes its home in tree hollows.
Diet: They have a diverse diet, including seeds, fruit and insects.
Description: These Cockatoos average around 34cm in length. They are primarily white in color with yellow markings, from which it derives its names. The yellow coloration appears under the tail and wings and as ear spots. They also have a vibrant yellow crest that resembles a fan. They have gray legs and a black beak.
Care and Feeding:
Parrots love to climb and play and need to be provided with a cage that allows them to move around freely and toys to entertain themselves with. Please refer to the following websites for information:
- Sources for Purchasing or Adopting your Companion or Aviary Birds
- Optimal nutrition to keep your bird healthy
- Housing your bird / Fun & Safe Toys
- Caring for your companion bird
Genus: English: White
Black-billed Cockatoos ... Dutch: Wit & Zwartsnavelkakatoes
... German: Eigentliche Kakadus ... French: Cacatoès 
Species: Scientific: Cacatua sulphurea abbotti ... English: Abbott's Lesser Sulpher-crested Cockatoos ... Dutch: Abbotts Middelste
Geelkuifkakatoe ... German: Abbotts Mittlerer Gelbhaubenkakadu ... French: Petit Cacatoès à huppe jaune de Abbott
CITES II - Endangered Species Distribution: Solombo Besar Island
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