Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoo

Cacatua galerita

1 Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoo for sale now
With prices, photos and the breeders raising them.
See them
Photographed by the breeders who raised them, from listings on BirdBreeders.com. Birds still for sale link to their listing.
Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoo at a glance
Lifespan
50-70 years
Minimum cage
48in x 36in x 60in
Noise
Very loud
Talking
Some speech
Dander
High
Experience
Specialist species
Typical figures for the species, gathered from avian references. Individual birds vary.

Common questions

How much does a Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoo cost?

Most Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoos listed on BirdBreeders.com in the last twelve months were priced between $5,500 and $6,500, with a midpoint around $6,500. That is drawn from 8 real listings by breeders on this site over that period, not an estimate. Price varies with age, hand-feeding, DNA sexing and the breeder's location.

How long do Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoos live?

Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoos typically live 50-70 years in good conditions. That is a long commitment for any household, and worth planning for before buying rather than after.

How loud are Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoos?

Very loud. Noise is the most common reason parrots are rehomed, so it is worth being honest with yourself about your home, your neighbours and the hours you keep before choosing a species.

Do Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoos talk?

Some speech. No individual bird can be promised to speak, whatever the species is known for, so buy for the company rather than the conversation.

What size cage does a Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoo need?

A minimum of 48in x 36in x 60in, and wider matters more than taller - birds fly across rather than up. Treat any minimum as a floor rather than a target.

Are Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoos good for a first-time owner?

Specialist species. Ask any breeder directly what they think of the match - a breeder who talks you out of a species is worth more than one who does not.

Do Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoos produce a lot of dust?

High. It matters more than most people expect for anyone with asthma, and it is worth raising with a doctor before buying rather than afterwards.


Prices, what the species has sold for over the years, and ratings from breeders who raise them are on the listings page.
Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoo listings
Not sure this is the right bird?
Six questions on room, noise, dust and how long a commitment you are making.
Which bird suits you?