I LIVE IN ASIA
The lesser sulpher-crested cockatoo is native to southeast Asia and can be found in forests and grasslands throughout that region.
I AM AN OMNIVORE
The lesser sulpher-crested cockatoo’s diet includes seeds, nuts, and various types of fruits. They have also been known to consume a variety of insects.
LESSER SULPHER-CRESTED COCKATOOS ARE SOCIAL
This species, like other cockatoo species, are highly social and often live together in small flocks or pairs.
MASTER OF COMMUNICATION
This species of cockatoo uses a variety of sounds to communicate with one another, including squawks, whines, and creaky calls. Lesser sulpher-crested cockatoos are also masters of mimicry and will often mimic the sounds of other animals.
HELPING THE LESSER SULPHER-CRESTED COCKATOO IN THE WILD
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo supports World Parrot Trust, an organization whose efforts include groundbreaking field research, hands-on conservation programs, habitat protection, education and awareness programs, encouragement of better protections for parrots, and supporting the rescue, rehabilitation and release of parrots caught in illegal trade.
I AM IMPORTANT TO MY ECOSYSTEM
The lesser sulpher-crested cockatoo plays an important role in seed dispersal and propagating forest areas.