Major Mitchell's Cockatoo
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo or Leadbeaters Cockatoo
Cacatua leadbeateri
Major Mitchell's cockatoos originate only from Australia, there is 1 sub species mollis.
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Stunningly beautiful birds, they are named in honour of Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, who was actually a Scottish surveyor and explorer of Australia in the 19th century, he became Surveyor General of New South Wales. He travelled and documented Australia with native Aboriginal tribesmen and women.
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Major Mitchells are classed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. There is no current information available to show that their number have, or are in decline.
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They are fairly large cockatoos, less noisy than Galerita and are seen in small flocks, often with Roseate and Corella cockatoos. very distinctive with their lovely pink and orange colouring.
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Not common in the UK as pets, scarcely seen in fact, which is a good thing. There are enough cockatoos of other species already in rescue situations.
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They are also if available very expensive although not an endangered species.
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