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Cacatua galerita

Cacatua galerita

9.9
A large white cockatoo from Australia with a bright yellow crest it can raise
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cacatua galerita
  • The Cacatua galerita is easily recognized by its bright yellow crest and loud call.

Examples

  • Wild Cacatua galerita are a common sight in many Australian suburbs.

  • The zoo recently welcomed a new Cacatua galerita to its aviary.

  • The Cacatua galerita is known for its striking appearance.

  • Did you see the Cacatua galerita at the zoo?

  • The Cacatua galerita, also known as the umbrella cockatoo, showcases a stunning yellow crest that rises when it feels excited.

  • In Australia, the Cacatua galerita can often be seen foraging for seeds and nuts in the trees.

  • Visitors to the aviary were captivated by the playful antics of the Cacatua galerita as it interacted with the guests.

Synonyms

Kakatoe galerita
vsCacatua galerita
  • Specialized
9.9

A large white parrot with a yellow crest that can be raised

is the standard scientific name rather than a variant
sulphur-crested cockatoo
vsCacatua galerita
  • Australian
8.7

A large white parrot with a bright yellow crest that makes loud calls in Australia and nearby islands

focuses on crest appearance rather than vocal behaviour

Surface Forms

Cacatua galerita singular
Cacatua galeritas plural

Morphology

Cacatua + galerita

This is a scientific binomial: knowing 'Cacatua' (a genus of cockatoos) lets a learner infer that the phrase names a type of cockatoo, but the species epithet 'galerita' is a Latin lexical item with no transparent, descriptive meaning for a B1 learner. The combination therefore yields partial comprehension (recognition as a species name) but not the full descriptive sense, so it is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Cacatua galerita comes from two older words: Cacatua, from a Malay word for the cockatoo, and galerita, from a Latin word meaning 'wearing a cap'. That 'cap' is the bird's bright yellow crest, so the name paints a clear picture of this white cockatoo and helps you remember the species.