If you are a fan of parrots, you need to know all about the beautiful, striking and inquisitive umbrella cockatoo! This bird is everything a pet parrot should be. Read on to find all Umbrella Cockatoo highlight features, personality traits and behaviors!
Other breeds of Cockatoo birds; White Cockatoo, Goffin Cockatoo
Similar to other Cockatoo sub-breeds, the Umbrella Cockatoo is also found in the northern rain forests of Indonesia. It is also originates from regions of Australia and Philippines. These birds are readily found on the islands of Bacan, Ternate, Mandioli, Hermalaha and Tidore. These birds have a preference to live wooden areas. In addition to rain forests, they are also found in mango grooves, swamps and banks of rivers.
This bird is most widely known for its unique looks. It is a medium sized bird; ranges between 17 to 18 inches. However, this bird has a very large wingspan around 22 inches approximately. The overall body is covered in white feathers throughout. Interestingly, the bird also has yellow steaks of bright color underneath the wings.
The most distinctive feature of the umbrella Cockatoo is its crest that looks like a crown and sits on top of the head. This crown like feature sets them apart. The crest is made of very long feathers.
As a baby this bird is very dependent on its mates and caretakers. However, since a young age you will find this bird to be very social and interactive.
These birds are outgoing form a young age and prefer to live in groups with fellow birds rather than alone.
As a bird should live, this wonderful parrot is also blessed with a long lifespan. On an average, you will find this bird to live up to 70 years of age.
As active, large and energetic birds, the umbrella Cockatoos does need a wholesome and hearty diet. Their diet mostly comprises of nuts and seeds. It also likes to feed on coconut shards and grain crops.
These birds get along very well with children. They are communicative and playful and all this is highly appreciated by little kids.
However, these birds have sharp beaks and can lose their cool once in a while. It is thus, not suitable to leave children in the company of these birds unguarded.
As already mentioned, these birds do prefer to live in flocks with fellow birds and enjoy this bond since a young age. They form tender bonds and the friendships are usually life-long. However, they grow up to be a little dominating as well; which may cause trouble in its shared habitat with other birds.
These birds are loud. Period! There is no other way to explain the talking skills of these birds. The umbrella Cockatoos like to talk and enjoy communicating. However, they do not have a very wide vocabulary which is why you will mostly find this bird making different sounds and talking less.
These birds are loud and this is why you need to remember they will shout and scream all day long. Screaming is also a way of expressing anger for these birds.
Aggression is not a prominent personality trait of the Umbrella Cockatoo but they tend to get a little aggressive every once in a while. This aggression is expressed in form of loud screams and screeches.
These birds also have a very naturally sharp and pointed beak. This can make them bite when angry, frustrated or annoyed. However, biting is not a common behavior.
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