Definition

Noun 1. A species of white cockatoo with pink-tinged plumage, native to Australia: This is the common name for the bird species Cacatua leadbeateri, also widely known as the Major Mitchell's cockatoo or the pink cockatoo. It is characterized by its soft white feathers, a distinctive crest banded with red and yellow, and a light rose or pink color on its face and underparts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Kakatoe leadbeateri is considered one of the most beautiful cockatoos due to its colorful crest.
  • We were lucky to spot a flock of Kakatoe leadbeateri in the arid inland region.
  • The sanctuary specializes in the care of native parrots, including the Kakatoe leadbeateri.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The name is an older scientific binomial. In modern taxonomy, the genus has largely been subsumed into , so the bird is now more correctly referred to in scientific contexts as . The name "leadbeateri" honors the naturalist Benjamin Leadbeater.

Variants and Related Words

• Major Mitchell's cockatoo: The most common alternative common name, honoring the explorer Major Sir Thomas Mitchell.
• Pink cockatoo: A descriptive common name referencing its plumage color.
• Cacatua leadbeateri: The updated, more frequently used scientific name.
• Cockatoo: The general family (Cacatuidae) to which this species belongs.

Synonyms

• Major Mitchell's cockatoo
• Pink cockatoo
• (scientific synonym)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• There are no specific idioms using the term "" due to its technical and specific nature. General bird-related idioms (e.g., "free as a bird") are not uniquely associated with this species.

Noun

1. white Australian cockatoo with roseate tinged plumage