Umbrella Cockatoos are medium-sized cockatoos that weigh between 17 oz (480 g) up to 25 oz (700 g) - the average being 20 oz (565 g).
They average 18 inches or 46 cm in length. Their wings measure between 9.84 - 12.2 inches or 25 to 31 cm.
Umbrella Cockatoos are large white parrots with brown / reddish or black eyes, dark grey beaks and legs.
The Umbrella Cockatoos was named for its broad, backward-bending crest, which open like an umbrella and fan out. The Umbrella Cockatoos and the Moluccan Cockatoos have the largest and fullest crests.
When the crest is lowered, the feathers fold back over the head and the crest is hardly visible.
As attractive as the cockatoo crests are, their major purpose is communication.
The Lesser Sulphur-Crested cockatoo is, as the name suggests, a species that looks like a small version of the Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. These birds are entirely different species though. The scientific name of the Lesser Sulphur-Crested cockatoo species is Cacatua sulphurea.
This bird has white feathers, with a yellow crest and a yellow patch under the wings. Some subspecies of this species have an orange or yellow patch on their cheeks. The bill and feet are black.
English name: Lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo
Scientific name: Cacatua sulphurea
Color of feathers: White, yellow under wings
Color of crest: Bright yellow
Body size: 34 cm
Sex differences: Male as black eyes, female has brown eyes
Quickly tame: Yes
The Citron-crested Cockatoo has white plummage with an orange crest on the top of the head and on the cheeks, rather than yellow like the other Lesser Sulpher-crested Cockatoos. The rest of their coloring is the same as the others with yellows on the undersides of their wings and tail, but they are a bit larger. They can learn to talk, as can most cockatoos and are easy to teach all kinds of tricks. Mature birds are about 35 cm (14 inches) in length.
A younger bird will be similar to the adults but have pale gray eyes. The beak will also be lighter for a short period of time, until about 7 months.
SIZE: Approximately 30 to 32.5 cm (12-13 in)
WEIGHT: Approximately 360-425 g (12.6-14.9 oz.)
DIET: Includes seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, and some insects
INCUBATION: Approximately 30 days
CLUTCH SIZE 2-6 eggs
SEXUAL MATURITY: Approximately 2-3 years
LIFE SPAN: Approximately 65 or more years
The Moluccan cockatoo is a favorite among bird fanciers due to its striking appearance and wonderful temperament. Moluccans are also called salmon-crested cockatoos because of the salmon-pink feathers that comprise most of their head crest, which they will display when they are excited, angry, afraid, or thrilled with something.
The Moluccan is a large bird, one of the largest white cockatoo species, but can range in size, reportedly because the region in which they are found in the wild is large enough to support sub species. The Moluccan cockatoo is a rosy-pink color, with the depth of the pinkness varying per individual. The feet and beak are black, but are generally covered with powder down, which make them look gray — don’t worry, this is absolutely healthy.
Galah Cockatoos typically measure around 14 inches or 350mm in length and weigh between 10 - 14 oz or 281 and 400 grams.
Galahs have a pale to mid grey back, a pink face and chest, and a lighter pink crest. The most obvious external feature of a cockatoo is the erectile crest that raises immediately when alarmed or excited.
When the crest is lowered, the feathers fold back over the head and the crest is hardly visible.
As attractive as the cockatoo crests are, their major purpose is communication.
A raised crest can indicate that a cockatoo is displaying for its mate; defending its territory or its flock, calling its flock members; or a cockatoo may be expressing curiosity, excitement, surprise, fear or frustration. For those approaching a cockatoo -a raised crest may be a warning not to touch them - or else risk being bitten.
A lowered crest can indicate calmness, friendliness and general approachability.
Males and females look alike, differing only in eye color: the male has a brown iris, the female red.
Owners have described the Galahs to be surprisingly "undusty" for lack of a better word. They are much less dusty than say african greys. Their pink and grey feathers feel soft to the touch.
They are large birds totaling 18 inches in length. Triton Cockatoos make excellent pets and owning one involves a life long commitment as they are long lived. Typical to most Cockatoos, Tritons love to chew. Wooden toys and natural limbs are recommended to keep them happy.
Cockatoos are very animated birds and can be taught to do tricks which are quite amusing. They are vocal birds that will call in the morning and evening, and are not recommended as pets for apartment dwellers. Tritons can learn to talk but the real charm is their affectionate nature. They adore being held and petted and will often raise their wings to be scratched.
A large Cockatoo cage is in order for Tritons. Make sure the door has a secure lock as they can be escape artists. Large wooden perches are recommended instead of pvc pipe perches. Frequent bathing is recommended to keep their feathers snow white. Cockatoos naturally produce a powder down and baths along with a portable air purifier will keep this to a minimum.
The Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus), also known as the Goliath Cockatoo, is a large smoky-grey or black parrot of the cockatoo family.
It is the only member in subfamily Microglossinae and the only member of the monotypic genus, Probosciger. Its unique position within the cockatoo family has been confirmed by molecular studies.
The Palm Cockatoo is 55–60 cm (22–24 in) in length and weighs 910–1,200 gm. It is a distinctive bird with a large crest and has one of the largest bills of any parrots (only the Hyacinth Macaw's is larger). This powerful bill enables Palm Cockatoos to eat very hard nuts and seeds that other species have difficulty accessing. The bill is unusual as the lower and upper mandibles do not meet for much of its length, allowing the tongue to hold a nut against the top mandible while the lower mandible works to open it. The Palm Cockatoo also has a distinctive red cheek patch that changes colour when the bird is alarmed or excited.
Scientific name:
Cacatua goffini
Description:
Goffin's Cockatoos are a smaller cockatoo that is white with pink highlights in front of the eyes and on the breast. They are one of the better talkers among the cockatoos. They are easy to teach all kinds of tricks. Cockatoos in general are a very loving type of bird that needs a lot of attention from their owners. Buy a cockatoo only if you can spend a lot of time with it.
Care and feeding:
A cage of at least 20" x 20" is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat. The Rose-breasted Cockatoo should be fed a less oily diet (sunflower seeds and other oily seeds) than other cockatoos since they can develop fatty tumors known as lipomas.
The general plumage is white with a very short broad crest. The lores (the region between the eye and bill on the side of a bird's head) and base of the feathers to the head, nape (back of the neck), breast and back are orange-pink. The ear-coverts and feathers above the eyes are tinged dusky-yellow. The underside of the tail-feathers and wings are washed with yellow. The bill is greyish-horn color and elongated. The narrow periophthalmic ring is bluish-grey, extending to the upper cheeks. They have dark brown irides (= plural of iris) and grey feet.
Males and females look alike, except males tend to be larger than females and have larger heads and beaks. Immature / young birds look like adults, but have a shorter bill and their periophthalmic ring is less blue.
Size:
Average length: 15 inches (36 to 40 cm); range between 14 to 17 inches. Wing length 11.5 - 13 inches (288 - 330 mm).
Weight: 10.6 - 16 oz (300-430 grams)