cockatoo
US /ˈkɑː.kə.tuː/
UK /ˈkɑː.kə.tuː/
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kaketoe
a parrot with an erectile crest, found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Moluccas. There are many kinds, most of which are predominantly white with some yellow or pink.
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The white cockatoo perched on the branch, fanning its crest.
De witte kaketoe zat op de tak en waaierde zijn kuif uit.
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Many species of cockatoo are popular as pets due to their intelligence and ability to mimic sounds.
Veel soorten kaketoes zijn populair als huisdier vanwege hun intelligentie en vermogen om geluiden na te bootsen.