These large parrots share many features with other parrots including the characteristic curved beak shape and zygodactyl feet, with two forward toes and two backwards toes. It has been suggested that tall secondary vegetation is their preferred habitat. They spend most of their time in the tree canopy. They are found in forests and open woodland, mangroves, swamps, agricultural areas and are particularly common around the edge of clearings and rivers. They have been found on other islands, but they are believed to have been introduced to these areas as escaped captive populations. They occur naturally on the islands of Halmahera, Bacan, Ternate, Kasiruta, Tidore, and Mandioli. These cockatoos are found in the North Moluccas of the Maluku province of Indonesia. The wingspan of this parrot averages around twenty-two inches. Umbrella Cockatoos medium-sized birds approximately seventeen to eighteen inches in length, and weighing around one to one-and-a-half pounds. Females usually have a smaller head and beak than males. Both sexes have a pale blue eye-ring, but males have a dark brown iris while females have a reddish iris. Sexual dimorphism occurs in the eye coloration of the Umbrella Cockatoo. The beak is grayish-black, and like all parrots, is large, curved and very powerful. This crest is rounded and umbrella-shaped when raised, thus giving them their name. They have a large white crest which lays flat on their head, but is raised with alarm, which may include excitement, curiosity, and/or fear. The plumage of the Umberella Cockatoo is completely white except for a distinct yellow coloration on the underwings and at the base of the tail. The name cockatoo originated from the Malay name for these birds, kakaktua, which translates literally as 'older sister.' DESCRIPTION Smaller ones can be a bit skittish if not socialized properly.Common Name(s): Umbrella Cockatoo, White Cockatoo, Great-white Cockatoo, White-crested Cockatoo In my experience, the larger ones are a bit more forgiving when it comes to unfamiliar people. This is why you will need for the whole family to be able to pet the bird. Larger Cockatoos crave a bit more petting than the smaller ones, but the smaller ones will still take as much as you can give. Any family members, neighbors, and even strangers will be able to come over and pet the bird.

They are highly intelligent creatures who can give you much pleasure and fun, but at the same time can be noisy and cause you frustration if not treated properly and spoiled too much. You need to treat your Cockatoo the same when you first get him as you would a year from now. This is what you want and this is what you can have. What do you expect from your Cockatoo? When you bring one home, you expect him to be a “cuddle bug,” have talking ability, be intelligent, sociable, and give you unconditional love and companionship. They need a lot of attention but they make wonderful pets. They can learn to talk but also be a bit loud.

Umbrella’s are extremely loveable and cuddly birds. They can extend a large and striking head crest, which has a semicircular shape. The umbrella cockatoo, is a medium-large sized all white cockatoo endemic to tropical rainforest on islands of Indonesia.

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