Cacatua leadbeateri
Meet the pink cockatoo: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.
Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.
The pink cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri), also known as Major Mitchell's cockatoo or Leadbeater's cockatoo, is a medium-sized cockatoo that inhabits arid and semiarid inland areas across Australia, with the exception of the north-east.
AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Image: JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ). Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.
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