This bird is a bit different from other birds, this species lives at an altitude of 0-1520 feet above sea level, usually in groups.
These parrots are generally long-lived to reach 60 years or more.
Cockatoo inhabits primary and secondary forests of high and forest edge, as well as monsoon forests (Nusa Tenggara), high heath forest, rare shrubs and trees of the land area of rare trees. From sea level to a height of 900 m (Sulawesi), 1520 m (Lombok), 1000 m (Sumbawa).