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The Gregarious Goffin’s Cockatoo
The Gregarious Goffin’s Cockatoo is the perfect companion parrot if you have the spare time to devote to it. This species is generally friendly, entertaining, outgoing, and extremely intelligent. These pretty white birds pack the best things about cockatoos into a smaller, easier-to-care-for package. Goffin’s offer the same temperament as their larger cockatoo cousins but in a more compact size. And, like larger cockatoos, they require several hours of mental stimulation and physical interaction.
Origin and History
The Gregarious Goffin’s Cockatoo the natural habitat for the Goffin’s cockatoo is the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia. Their habitat includes the tropical forests of Larat, Selaru, and Yamdena in the Maluku province. The can be found in New Guinea as well.A loss of habitat and trapping for the pet trade has left this species threaten in the wild; they are a protect species. To keep one as a pet, you need a permit from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The permit certifies that the bird is captive-bred and not an illegally trap wild animal.
Temperament
Goffin’s cockatoos have a reputation for being very social and affectionate. They are playful, curious, and active birds. They may be one of the smaller cockatoos, but they have a big bird personality and are quite fun-loving and gregarious.
These birds are brilliant, which leads them to mischievous, menacing behaviors. After watching you a few times, they can learn how to open the latch on their cage. You can expect to have a crafty escape artist on your hands.
Speech and Vocalizations
Compared to many parrots, the Goffin’s are relatively quiet. However, they will still scream when they want your attention. These birds are not the best talkers, but with enough training, you can teach them to say a few words. They tend to mimic sounds they hear. If you want to be entertain turn on the music; they love to dance.
Goffin’s Cockatoo Colors and Markings
The Goffin’s cockatoo is often confuse with the bare-eyed cockatoo. It is mostly white with touches of light salmon or pink on either side of their beaks. The salmon color also appears close to the head when the bird fans out his crest. Under the wings, you might notice a pale yellow on the feathers, making their flight a beautiful sight.
The birds have a pale gray beak and feet. The only noticeable difference between the sexes is in the eyes. The iris of a male will be black, while a female has brown eyes.
Caring for a Goffin’s Cockatoo
Loving and affectionate, Goffin’s cockatoos bond strongly with their owners and require daily interaction to maintain their mental and emotional health. They are best suit to experience bird owners.
It’s essential to set your boundaries early in the relationship with a new bird. You’ll want to find a balance between too much and not enough attention. This balance of your time will help ensure the bird is well socialize but can also handle some time alone when you’re gone.