What does the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo eat?

The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Herbivore (primarily granivorous and frugivorous)

How it forages

Primarily herbivorous, feeding on seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, flowers, leaf buds, and roots. They are opportunistic and will also consume insects and their larvae, especially during breeding season. They often forage on the ground or in trees, using their powerful beaks to crack open tough shells and husks. They can be destructive to crops.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during early morning and late afternoon, foraging and socializing. They roost communally in large trees during the night.

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