Cockatoos are very loving and compassionate companion birds that love to snuggle and cuddle. This is an excellent quality in a companion bird. Cockatoos are also extremely demanding companion birds. They will go everywhere and do everything with you if able or given the opportunity. Cockatoos are not great talkers but are extremely intelligent. They can be trained easily to do tricks and pick things up quickly.
Cockatoos are not for inexperienced or first-time bird owners. They need an owner who has plenty of time to spend with them.
They live 70 years, and some even older due to modern, healthier diets, exercise, and mental stimulation. Cockatoos are not a parrot for first-time bird owners, and a lot of thought and consideration should go into the idea of getting one for a companion bird
Cockatoos are often described as intelligent and emotional birds, and many describe life with a cockatoo as living with a perpetual 2-year-old child capable of temper tantrums as well as complete silliness.
Popular Pet Cockatoo Species we hand raised and tamed are Bare-Eyed Cockatoos , Black Palm Cockatoos, Citron Cockatoos , Goffin’s Cockatoos, Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos , Moluccan Cockatoos , Rose-Breasted Cockatoos , Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos, Umbrella Cockatoos
Size
Cockatoos range in size from about 12 inches to about 27 inches. Those on the smaller size include Goffin’s cockatoo, the rose-breasted cockatoo, and the lesser sulfur crested cockatoo, while the larger cockatoos included the umbrella, Moluccan, and greater sulfur-crested cockatoos.
Expected Life Span
With proper care, cockatoos can be expected to live for about 40 years (smaller species) to 80 years or more (larger species). Unfortunately, many in captivity die younger than this.
Temperament
Cockatoos are very lively and affectionate birds. They are quite “cuddly” and bond very closely with their owners. However, their sociability and need for affection mean they demand a great deal of time from their owners. Deprived of affection, cockatoos will become depressed or exhibit neurotic behaviors. They are intelligent, playful, mischevious, and they can be exceptionally loud. They are somewhat excitable, so sometimes don’t do that well around young kids.
Feeding
Cockatoos need a variety of fresh foods along with a good quality avian pellet based diet. Pellets can be up to 50 percent of the diet, and fresh foods (vegetables, fruits, grains, etc) you prepare should make up the rest. Seeds and seed mixes should only be used as a limited treat item since they are high in fat. Nuts can also be used as a special treat.
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Read moreCitron Cockatoos are known for being one of the quieter Cockatoos, but they do have prominent personalities. They love to spend time with their owners and are curious and affectionate birds. They are very social, and they require a lot of interaction to maintain their emotional health.
Citron Cockatoos are 13 to 15 inches in length. They are white with pale orange patches on their face, and pale yellow feathers under their wings and tails. Their crest is very bright and striking orange. They have dark grey feet, and their beaks are dark grey, almost black color.
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Read moreEleonora cockatoo for sale, also known as a medium sulphur-crested cockatoo often has pale yellow ear patches, and yellow diffusion throughout the body, especially under the wings and tail. The Eleonora also has a bald patch behind its crest. They have striking white plumage throughout and a beautiful yellow crest, hence their other name, Medium…
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Read moreGoffins are a fantastic size, they are small but they have a huge personality. Goffins tend to do well in homes that offer a lot of consistency in daily routine. They are your constant companion and want to be out of the cage at all times. We encourage lots of foraging opportunities for Goffins, they like to problem solve.
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Read moreThe Moluccan Cockatoo(also known as the Pink Fronted, Salmon Fronted, or Salmon Crested Cockatoo) is an amazingly beautiful bird that is affectionate and loves to cuddle. Though they’re known for being very clingy, and extremely loud if not trained correctly
The Moluccan Cockatoo from beak to tail is 20 inches. They tend to be a tinged pink or salmon color that is more prevalent on their chest and wings. They also have a black beak.
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Read moreGalah Cockatoos are also known as the Rose Breasted Cockatoo. They are naturally very energetic and playful birds. Most people describe how active they are as them being “hyper.”
Galah Cockatoos are 15 inches in length. They have light grey backs with a pink head, and chest. The flight feathers under the wings are also grey, and pink. The one coloring trait that really sticks out on a Galah is its crest is a very light pink compared to the rest of its head. They have dark grey feet, and bone-colored beaks.
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Add to cartSulphur crested cockatoos are a magnificent bird but are extremely noisy, possibly the loudest bird you can get, so make sure your neighbors are ok with a lot of noise. The talking ability is moderate but is very intelligent and can learn many tricks.
Sulfur Crested Cockatoos are very loving and intelligent. They have a bright and beautiful yellow crest that they raise when they’re curious or intimidated.
The Sulfur Crested Cockatoo from beak to tail is 18 inches. They’re white with the sides of their heads pale yellow, and a yellow crest. Their underside wing feathers are white & yellow washed.
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Add to cartThe Triton Cockatoo is a large parrot that measures an average of 18 inches (46 centimeters) and weighs approximately 693 grams at maturity. Males are generally larger than females. Like most cockatoos, the Triton has stunning white plumage with a striking yellow crest. Yellow feathers may also be seen under its tail and wings.
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Add to cartUmbrella Cockatoos are large birds, and they need a large cage and area to play in. They can also be quite loud when they decide to be, being able to produce a call that can be heard for up to 3 miles away! For a person that can meet the needs of these magnificent birds, Umbrella Cockatoos can be the best-feathered friend in the world.
