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In Australia, Sulphur-crested Cockatoos can be found widely in the north and east, ranging as far south as Tasmania, but avoiding arid inland areas with few trees. They are numerous in suburban habitats in cities such as Adelaide and Sydney. Except for highland areas, they occur throughout most of New Guinea and on nearby smaller islands such as Waigeo, Misool, Aru, and various Cenderawasih Bay and Milne Bay islands.

Behavior

Their distinctive raucous call can be very loud; it is meant to travel through the forest environments in which they live, including tropical and subtropical rainforests. These birds are naturally curious, as well as very intelligent. They have adapted very well to European settlement in Australia and live in many urban areas.

These birds are very long-lived, and can live upwards of 70 years in captivity,although they only live to about 20–40 years in the wild. They have been known to engage in geophagy, the process of eating clay to detoxify their food. These birds produce a very fine powder to waterproof themselves instead of oil as many other creatures do.

A 2009 study involving an Eleonora Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita eleonora) named Snowball found that Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are capable of synchronizing movements to a musical beat.

As a pet, the cockatoo can be very friendly in their home with members of the family, but will often dislike visitors and chase them away. The birds are well known for mimicking sounds and voices and often imitate dogs barking, and if a stranger comes to your door, the bird will often bark, indicating that their is a dog present in the house. They make very good watch birds.

Beautiful birds. Heck, I can't even keep up with all the birds of North America, much less from all over. I do hope some folks from all around this marvelous planet, start posting some images of birds, pets, etc.