About the Pink Cockatoo
The pink cockatoo, also known as Major Mitchell's cockatoo or Leadbeater's cockatoo, is a medium-sized cockatoo that inhabits arid and semi-arid inland areas across Australia, with the exception of the north east.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Cacatua leadbeateri |
| Species Codes | pincoc1, PICO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pink Cockatoo belong to?
The Pink Cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Pink Cockatoo?
The pink cockatoo, also known as Major Mitchell's cockatoo or Leadbeater's cockatoo, is a medium-sized cockatoo that inhabits arid and semi-arid inland areas across Australia, with the exception of the north east....
Where can I report a Pink Cockatoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Pink Cockatoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pincoc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
22
Species in Family
1,110
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