During the day, flocks break apart into smaller groups to search for food, and rejoin at large roosts for the night.īirds in particularly arid regions usually spend the hottest hours of the day resting in the shade. These birds are highly social, and depending on the species, some live in flocks numbering in the hundreds. Zookeepers also supplement their diet with nuts, fruits, and berries. Though their diet varies by species, most eat a commercially produced seed-based diet. They are social birds, and need to live in pairs or flocks of birds. Their enclosures have a variety of perches, ropes, and ladders for them to climb. They need plenty of space to stretch their wings, exercise, and climb. In zoos, Cockatoos require care similar to other parrot species. This is because they cannot stand the shrieking, which often happens very early in the morning, or at dinnertime. Pet owners are prone to returning their pet Cockatoos to the breeder, or adopting them out. This is a natural trait, and cannot simply be un-trained. In addition, these birds are known for shrieking, or screaming – very loudly – at certain times every single day. They are incredibly time-consuming pets, and require a lifetime commitment. However, the larger species have incredibly long life spans, and require immense amounts of attention and mental stimulation.
Some smaller species, like cockatiels, make very good pets. Humans have not domesticated Cockatoos in any way. Of the 21 species, the IUCN lists 13 as Least Concern, 1 as Near Threatened, 2 as Vulnerable, 3 as Endangered, and 2 as Critically Endangered. Some of the greatest threats to these birds are habitat destruction, capture for the pet trade, and hunting. Other species have declining populations that only live in a restricted area, and human activity greatly reduces their populations. Some species have booming populations and are not particularly threatened by human activity. Human interaction varies drastically from species to species. Some species forage for food on the ground, while others search for nuts and berries in trees. They also eat fruits, berries, roots, buds, and more.
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Their primary food source is seeds and nuts, which they crack open with their strong beaks. Some species feed on only a few types of plants, while others eat a wide variety of plant types. This group of birds is primarily herbivorous, and eats a variety of plants. Several different Cockatoo species also live as pets in households worldwide. Their distribution varies from species to species. Some species live across large expanses of land, like Australia, while others inhabit only a handful of islands. All 21 species live in either Australia, the Philippines, or Indonesia. These parrots have a relatively small distribution. Some species also live in farmland, crop fields, and even parks or cities. They inhabit montane (or mountain) forests, mangroves, shrublands, rainforests, dry forests, and more. Some species live in several different types of ecosystems, but most prefer a single type of habitat.Īs a whole, they live in a variety of habitat types. Sadly, sometimes farmers view wild flocks as pests rather than pets.Ĭockatoos are usually relatively selective in their habitat preferences. They are one of several species of Cockatoo that are popular pets. Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo – Sulfur-crested Cockatoos are all white birds, with yellow crests and yellow tails.The oldest recorded Pink lived to the ripe old age of 83!
Their head and neck are white pink, and the rest of their bodies are white.
They come in a variety of colors, from all white or all black, to grey, pink, red, yellow, and more. At their heaviest, these birds weigh about two and a half pounds. They range in size from one to two feet long from head to tail. Different species of these birds are different sizes, with different plumage and patterns.
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