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Definition of sulphur-crested cockatoo

sulphur-crested cockatoo

Plural:sulphur-crested cockatoos
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A large, relatively common white cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) native to Australia, New Guinea, and some Indonesian islands, distinguished by a striking, bright yellow crest of feathers on its head and a loud, raucous call.

Example

"During our hike through the Dandenong Ranges, a flock of sulphur-crested cockatoos flew overhead, their bright yellow crests flashing in the sunlight."

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sullenly
sullenness
sully
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sultan
sultana
sultanate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sulphur-crested cockatoo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sulphur--crested-cockatoo
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