This watercolour painting depicts Sulphur-crested Cockatoos, Cacatua galerita, is a relatively large white cockatoo found in wooded habitats in Australia.

The plumage is overall white, while the under wing and -tail are tinged yellow. The expressive crest is yellow. The bill is black, the legs are grey, and the eye-ring is whitish. Males typically have almost black eyes, whereas the females have a more red or brown eye, but this require optimum viewing conditions to be seen.

If you would like to know more about the Supher Crested Cockatoos and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles: