Interesting Cockatoo Facts and Quirks:Some species of cockatoos are known for producing copious amounts of dust.
This can be much more appealing than the loud vocalizations these birds are capable of producing. If a cockatoo learns to talk, it is often in a high pitched rather sweet sounding voice. This fast moving, quick learning type of cockatoo can keep a trainer on their toes! (Of course this does seem to apply to the larger slender billed and western corellas as well) A great DVD to help you get started training with a cockatoo is “ Parrot Behavior and Training. They often move quickly and have a propensity to learn fast as well. The smaller cockatoos have other features about them that make them quite captivating. But it most often the large white or light pink birds pictured snuggled in the arms of their caregivers. Some individuals of the smaller species may also respond favorably to touch. This is particularly noticeable with the larger species, the umbrella and Moluccan cockatoo. Endearing Characteristics:Cockatoo characteristics can vary greatly within this diverse group.Ĭockatoos are typically thought of as a group of parrots quite receptive to touch. In Australia collections may also include the various species of black cockatoos, Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos and Gang Gangs. Cockatoo Cockatoo species commonly kept as pets in the United States include umbrella cockatoos, Moluccan cockatoos, sulphur crested cockatoos, rose breasted cockatoos, Goffin’s cockatoos, bare eyed cockatoos, and Ducorp’s cockatoos.
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