Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo
Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo
Scientific Name: Cacatua galerita
How to identify a sulfur-crested cockatoo
The Sulfur-crested cockatoo is a large and white parrot with a distinctive yellow crest on top of its head which it can raise or leave folded down. Its beak is dark grey-black. The underside of the wings and tail is a paler yellow. Females and males look the same but females have red tinted brown eyes, while the eyes of males are darker brown.
Where are sulfur-crested cockatoos commonly found?
Sulfur-Crested Cockatoos live in areas with trees, such as tropical and subtropical rainforests. The vast savannas in northern Australia are also their home. They can be found in suburban areas, particularly in parks and gardens.
Why are sulfur-crested cockatoos considered a pest?
Sulfur-Crested Cockatoos are considered a pest due to their destructive tendancies.
What is the biology and lifecycle of a sulfur-crested cockatoo?
Sulfur-Crested Cockatoos are monogamous. Breeding season in the north is May-September but in the south it is August-January. They have one clutch a year with 2-3 eggs. Lifespan is 40-100 years.
Management Tips for Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo
To effectively protect a building from a bird problem, it often requires a combination of products. Take into account the following in designing your bird protection system:
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Bird species/pressure
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Building structure
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Location of problem
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Installation issues
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Durability requirements
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Aesthetic requirements
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Safety/environmental concerns
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Cost
A wide range of bird protection systems are available to effectively protect a building from a bird problem with various different methods:
Area exclusions - When installed correctly, bird netting provides the most complete, humane and durable system for bird exclusion.
Ledge exclusion - Large Birds: A system of spikes, wires and spiders can be utilised to discourage birds from landing on ledges. All Birds: a system of slopes and shock systems can be utilised.
Scare devices - A variety of scarer and repeller devices are available
Traps - For humane and safe removal of birds, particularly in sensitive areas
Solar panel protection - Solar panel exclusion kits are designed to prevent nesting under solar arrays - avoids expensive damage and reduction in efficiency due to bird droppings on panels.
Disease protection - PX Ornikill can be used as a clean up product and disease protection treatment, kill a range of disease organisms associated with pest birds such as ornithosis and psittacosis.
PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
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VEXO K6 Stainless Steel 6 Bird Spikes (Ultra Dense)High density spikes
VEXO K6 Ultra Dense bird spikes are extra dense, light weight spikes that are designed to deter smaller birds like starlings, mynas, and sparrows. Manufactured using premium grade 304 stainless steel, this durable and versatile solution will serve as a long-lasting and reliable pest bird deterrent.
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VEXO GX21 Stainless Steel 2 Bird Spikes (Gutter) - 10m BundlePack of 10 x 1m Spikes
VEXO GX21 gutter spikes are stainless steel bid spikes uniquely designed and shaped to prevent birds from perching and nesting in gutters.
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VEXO SS21 Stainless Steel 2 Bird Spike (Narrow) - 10m BundlePack of 10 x 1m Spikes
VEXO SS21 Narrow Bird Spikes are lightweight fully stainless steel spikes that provide discrete protection against pigeons, mynas, starling, galahs, magpies and cockatoos.
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VEXO SS41 Stainless Steel 4 Bird Spike (Wide) - 10m BundlePack of 10 x 1m Spikes
VEXO SS41 Wide Bird Spikes are stainless steel spikes that provide discrete protection against pigeons, mynas, starling, galahs, magpies and cockatoos. SS41 spikes are the most popular bird spike as a durable versatile solution against pest birds.
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VEXO SS61 Stainless Steel 6 Bird Spikes (Ultra Wide) - 10m BundlePack of 10 x 1m Spikes
VEXO SS61 Ultra Wide Bird Spikes are stainless steel spikes that provide discrete protection against pigeons, mynas, starling, galahs, magpies and cockatoos. SS61 spikes provide extra wide protection coverage against medium size birds.
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VEXO SW71 Stainless Steel 4 Bird Spikes (Solar / Eave) - 10m BundlePack of 10 x 1m Spikes
VEXO SW71 Eave and Solar Bird Spikes are stainless steel spikes that provide discrete protection against pigeons, mynas, starling, galahs, magpies, and cockatoos. SW71 spikes are highly versatile, used to protect eaves, solar panels, and window ledges.
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Vexo MZ30 Solarguard Pro Mesh KitReady to install
VEXO Solarguard Pro Mesh Kits are designed to protect solar panel installations, the roof and electrical wiring from damage caused by rodents, birds and possums by preventing access. Use this solar panel mesh to build an effective physical barrier around your solar panels to keep birds and rodents from nesting underneath.
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Premium Bird Net 19mmGlobe's 19mm Premium Bird Netting offers reliable and effective bird-proofing solutions for properties facing challenges from both smaller birds and larger species like pigeons and seagulls. Crafted from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), this premium bird netting is designed to endure harsh weather conditions, making it ideal for both urban and rural settings with any level of bird infestation.
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Premium Bird Net 50mmGlobe's 50mm Premium Bird Netting is suitable for larger birds such as pigeons and seagulls. Our premium bird nets are suitable for all levels of bird infestation and are manufactured from knotted high-density polythene (HDPE) for durability.
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D-Ter Animal & Bird RepellentSafe & Effective
D-Ter Animal & Bird Repellent is a safe and effective repellent used to deter unwanted animals and birds. D-Ter is ideal for use as a repellent for dogs, cats, birds, possums, kangaroos, bandicoots and many other animals.
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Bird Wire Rope 2mm - Galvanised 200mThe galvanised wire rope is 2mm diameter is appropriate for use in installing and erecting bird netting.
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Bird Wire Rope 2mm - Stainless Steel 200mThe stainless steel wire rope is 2mm diameter is appropriate for use in installing and erecting bird netting.
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VEXO K6XL Extra Large Ultra Dense Bird Spikes - 5m BundlePack of 10 x 0.5m Spikes
Vexo K6XL Extra Large Ultra Dense Bird Spikes feature extra-long spikes providing 25% greater height and width coverage than the standard K6 model. This gives you the best of both worlds by maintaining the higher spike density required to exclude smaller pest birds while adding the extra height required to tackle taller pest species.
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VEXO K6 Stainless Steel 6 Bird Spikes (Ultra Dense) - 5m BundlePack of 10 x 0.5m spikes
VEXO K6 Ultra Dense bird spikes are extra dense, light weight spikes that are designed to deter smaller birds like starlings, mynas, and sparrows. Manufactured using premium grade 304 stainless steel, this durable and versatile solution will serve as a long-lasting and reliable pest bird deterrent.
