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How does the sulphur crested cockatoo help the environment?

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Sulphur crested cockatoos are important in seed dispersal. As they feed, they spread seeds to other places, ensuring propagation of the plant species on which they feed. When seeds fall to the ground directly near the parent plant, they young seedlings are usually overshadowed by the parent plant, and stand a lower chance of survival than when they sprout in a clearing or away from taller trees.

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