Gang-gang Cockatoo

Callocephalon fimbriatum · Species of bird
Family
Order
Psittaciformes
Codes
gagcoc1, GGCO

About the Gang-gang Cockatoo

The gang-gang cockatoo is a parrot found in the cooler and wetter forests and woodlands of Australia, particularly alpine bushland. It is the only species placed in the genus Callocephalon. Mostly mild grey in colour with some lighter scalloping, the male has a red head and crest, while the female has a small fluffy grey crest. It ranges throughout south-eastern Australia. The gang-gang cockatoo is the faunal emblem of the Australian Capital Territory. It is easily identified by its distinctive call, which is described as resembling a creaky gate, or the sound of a cork being pulled from a wine bottle.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyCockatoos (Cacatuidae)
SpeciesCallocephalon fimbriatum
Species Codesgagcoc1, GGCO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Gang-gang Cockatoo belong to?

The Gang-gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

How can I identify the Gang-gang Cockatoo?

The gang-gang cockatoo is a parrot found in the cooler and wetter forests and woodlands of Australia, particularly alpine bushland. It is the only species placed in the genus Callocephalon. Mostly mild grey in colour with some lighter scalloping, the male has a red head and crest, while the female h...

Where can I report a Gang-gang Cockatoo sighting?

You can log sightings of Gang-gang Cockatoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gagcoc1, or on iNaturalist.