The breeding season is from May to September in the North and between August and January in the South.The courtship display is simple and brief where the male struts along a branch towards the female with his crest raised and bobbing his head up and down and from side to side while making soft noises. The nest is built in holes of trees and both sexes build the nest. One to three eggs are laid and they take 30 days to hatch. Sulphur-crested Cockatoo SNIPPETS Snippets: Captain Cook bought a Sulphur-crested White Cockatoo for a pet in 1790 from Australia. Snippets: The most famous of the Sulphur-crested White Cockatoo was Fred, who starred in the 1970’s TV show Berretta. Umbrella Cockatoo Distribution Habitat Physical Description This species is found in Indonesia and the islands between Australia and Philippines. In the wild, these cockatoos are found in farmlands and forests. The Umbrella Cockatoo is a large white cockatoo with brown eyes. It has a white crest, which when extended is semicircular like ubfamily: SScientific Name: Length: Weight: Lifespan: Other Common Names: Cacatuinae Cacatua alba From 15 to 20 inches (40 - 50 cm) From 0.9 to 2 pounds (450 - 800 gm) Can live up to 70 years White Cockatoo, or White-Crested Cockatoo Body an umbrella. Males are larger than the females and their beaks are also comparatively longer. The male Umbrella Cockatoo has a dark iris while the female has a reddish-brown iris. These birds have a loud, grating screech. When alarmed they make a hissing sound. They are certainly not the best of talkers. They require a great deal of attention. If not given due attention they can scream and even indulge in self-mutilation. They too are compulsive chewers. The Umbrella Cockatoo is a very popular pet. They are gentle, affectionate and will charm you from the moment you set your eyes on them. They get very attached to their owners. They love to please and you can teach your pet, Umbrella Cockatoo many tricks. Although they aren't good talkers, you can train them to dance to the music and wave. They need a lot of Behavior Pet Quality Umbrella Cockatoo physical attention and like a human baby, they need to be hugged, petted and played with. They aren't noisy birds and can be naughty one minute and quite another the next. These large birds need spacious cages where they can stretch and flap their wings comfortably. The cage should also have perches. Make sure they’re of different sizes. Provide them with plenty of toys, both wooden and plastic. Keep changing toys so that they don’t become bored with them. Their diet should be varied and can include pellets, cheese, yogurt, skimmed milk, chicken and turkey. You should bathe your Umbrella Cockatoo regularly to keep their feathers clean and also restrain them from preening their feathers. Their plumage has a natural powder, which is a sign of good health. If your pet doesn't produce this powder you must consult a vet as it is normally a sign of a medical problem. |