AnAge entry for Cacatua sulphurea

Classification (HAGRID: 01220)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Psittaciformes (Taxon entry)
                Family: Psittacidae
                    Genus: Cacatua
Species
Cacatua sulphurea
Common name
Yellow-crested cockatoo
Synonyms
Cacatura sulphurea

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
49.7 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 669
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Although unconfirmed, some anecdotal evidence suggests these animals may live over 100 years. One specimen lived 49.7 years in captivity [0669]. In captivity, these animals have been known to breed from about 5 years of age [0979].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 554839
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Taxonomy ID 141271
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