Cockatoo is one of the species of parrots found in Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia and the Philippine Islands. This is one of the most popular birds, often kept in captivity by hobbyists. What is so interesting about cockatoos?
What does a cockatoo look like
Cockatoo is just as popular with birdwatchers as the other species in the family, budgerigars. This is a rather large and intelligent bird with a spectacular, bright appearance. In total, about 20 species are known, differing from each other in plumage color and size. Bird sizes vary from the smallest - 28-30 cm - to the largest - 60-70 cm.
A characteristic feature of all individuals of this species is a crest on the head, the color of which differs from the color of the plumage of the tail and body of the bird, and a massive, curved beak. The cockatoo's beak is a perfect and powerful tool with which the parrot is able to crack the shell of a nut, break or bite a branch, and even a medium-thick wire. But it can cope with more delicate work. The ability of these birds to open locks and locks with their beaks, to unscrew and unscrew all kinds of nuts and screws is well known. It can, on occasion, bite quite hard.
Male and female cockatoos have the same color, but differ slightly in size. Males are larger than females. The color of the plumage of parrots is very different. There are individuals of white, black, gray, yellow, blue and even smoky pink shades, one-color and multi-colored, with contrastingly colored crests, with bright red and yellow stripes on them. But never green is present in the coloration of these birds. The most common are white cockatoos. Unlike many other species, the tail of the cockatoo is short, straight, or slightly rounded.
Cockatoo fly well, use their claws to climb trees, run on the ground, and some species even swim. The lifespan of these birds is 60-90 years - this is a wonderful companion for the whole human life.
Features of the behavior of cockatoo
Cockatoo quite easily adapt to life at home, get used to it and even become attached to a person. But do not forget that they are vulnerable and sensitive and really need the love and attention of the owner. Cockatoos have a good memory and are able to very tangibly avenge the owner for any - from their point of view - offense.
Cockatoo parrots are not very talkative, but they can still learn a few dozen words. In addition, they are able to reproduce the most bizarre sounds, for example, imitate the voices of pets or whistle. They are possibly the loudest of the birds. Sometimes parrots scream, just like that, glad of their pleasure. Such concerts can be a big problem for the owner. But more often it comes from boredom or lack of attention.
Another reason for the popularity of these birds among nature lovers is their "artistic ability". They are very receptive to learning, quickly get used to it and are happy to do small comic tricks - squats, turns, unblocking and folding a tuft, dancing, etc. The cockatoo parrot is unpretentious in keeping and can become an ideal pet.
