![]() ![]() For those approaching a cockatoo -a raised crest may be a warning not to touch them – or else risk being bitten. A raised crest can indicate that a cockatoo is displaying for its mate defending its territory or its flock, calling its flock members or a cockatoo may be expressing curiosity, excitement, surprise, fear or frustration.When the crest is lowered, the feathers fold back over the head and the crest is hardly visible.Īs attractive as the cockatoo crests are, their major purpose is communication. The Umbrella Cockatoos and the Moluccan Cockatoos have the largest and fullest crests. The Umbrella Cockatoos was named for its broad, backward-bending crest, which open like an umbrella and fan out. Umbrella Cockatoos are large white parrots with brown / reddish or black eyes, dark grey beaks and legs. (Arndt and Pittman, 2003 Juniper and Parr, 1998) Their wings measure between 9.84 – 12.2 inches or 25 to 31 cm. They average 18 inches or 46 cm in length. ![]() Umbrella Cockatoos are medium-sized cockatoos that weigh between 17 oz (480 g) up to 25 oz (700 g) – the average being 20 oz (565 g). There are some claims that some of them have lived to the ripe of age of 100, but this has not been verified. Umbrella Cockatoos can live over 40 years in captivity and 30 years in the wild. This gives it protection by making the trade of wild caught birds illegal. It is listed in Appendix 2 of the CITES list of protected species. It numbers in the wild have declined owing to habitat loss, hunting and illegal trapping for the cage-bird trade. Umbrella Cockatoos, like all the other species of cockatoos, are important for the dispersal of seeds - which has important consequences for the ecology and evolution of plants.Īlthough the umbrella cockatoo is not classified as an endangered species it is classified as vulnerable. They are particularly common along the edges of clearings and rivers. Within their natural range, they are found at elevations of 1,000 to 3,000 ft (300 to 900 m) in a variety of habitats, including forests and open woodland, mangroves, swamps and agricultural areas (where they are considered “pests” since they feed on the crop). (BirdLife International, 2001 Juniper and Parr, 1998) They are also found on the island of Obi and the nearby island of Bisa, but it is believed that they were introduced to these islands and are escaped pets. Specifically, they occur naturally on the islands of Bacan, Halmahera, Tidore, Kasiruta, Ternate, Kasiruta and Mandioli. Tanned leather chew toys, non-toxic food-finder and preening toys, as well as destructible and non-destructible toys help keep their active minds engaged and prevent boredom, feather plucking, or other bad habits.The Umbrella Cockatoo or White Cockatoo, Cacatua alba, is endemic to the islands of Central and Northern Moluccas (aka Maluku Islands) in Indonesia. It’s important to provide plenty of unsprayed bird-safe branches and perches to sink their beaks into, such as fir or pine. ![]() ![]() They enjoy a healthy variety of small seeds, sprouted pulses, lentils, green leaves, vegetables, nuts, and complete kibble.Ĭockatiels require an aviary of 2 m (7 feet) in length, while c ockatoos need larger enclosures a minimum of 7 m (23 feet) where they can stretch their wings, and have access to baths or o verhead misters for bathing. In their natural habitat, cockatoos spend much of their days flying around, foraging for food. Committing to life with a bird means ensuring their needs are met with regular love and attention, a healthy diet and exercise, and significant mental stimulation. Cockatiels live for approximately 20 years, while cockatoos can actually range between 40 to 60 years in age. ![]()
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