The male has a red head and crest, and the female has a grey head with orange ventral scalloping and pale barring in the wings and tail. The plumage is slate-grey with pale scalloping. This article is part of Project Monotypic Genera, a All Birds project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each monotypic genera, including made-up species. Species description: The Gang-gang Cockatoo is a small (35 cm in length) grey cockatoo with a wispy, curved crest. The cockatoos are mostly medium to large parrots with a heavy, compact body. This article is part of Project Bird Genera, a All Birds project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each genus, including made-up genera. A pair of Gang-gang Cockatoos in NSW, Australia (male with red head feathers). This article is part of Project Cacatuidae, a All Birds project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each cockatoo, including made-up species. In Australia, sulphur-crested cockatoos can be found widely in the north and east, ranging from the Kimberley to as far south as Tasmania, but avoiding arid inland areas with few trees.They are numerous in suburban habitats in cities such as Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. This article is part of Project Psittaciformes, a All Birds project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each parrot, including made-up species. Subjects discussed include: History, Description, Voice, Flight, Flock Size, Distribution, Status in the Wild, Relationship with other Cockatoos, Food, Housing in Captivity and Problems that Need Addressing. This article is part of Project Aves, a All Birds project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each bird, including made-up species. Gang-gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum), is a small member of the cockatoo parrot family with a stubby tail and long wings. Other names Description Similar species Behaviour Diet Calls Reproduction Distribution/habitat References External links Projects
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