A properly raised, socialized and trained Cockatoo makes a wonderful companion. Cockatoo's are noted for being very sweet, affectionate birds, with a voice that sounds a lot like "Cousin It". They are also known for being exceptionally cuddly birds that want to be “on” their people as much as possible.
Are cockatoos good pets for beginners?
In general, cockatoos do not make good pets for a first-time bird owner because of their constant need for attention, need for large amounts of time outside of their cages and tendency to squawk and scream.Aug 15, 2016
How long does a cockatoo live as a pet?
between 40 to 70 years
What is the best cockatoo to keep as a pet?
- 01 of 10. Bare-Eyed Cockatoo. Toby Hudson/Wikimedia Commons. ...
- 02 of 10. Black Palm Cockatoo. ...
- 03 of 10. Citron Cockatoo. ...
- 04 of 10. Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. ...
- 05 of 10. Goffin's Cockatoo. ...
- 06 of 10. Major Mitchell's Cockatoo. ...
- 07 of 10. Moluccan Cockatoo. ...
- 08 of 10. Rose-Breasted Cockatoo.
The white cockatoo (Cacatua alba), also known as the umbrella cockatoo, is a medium-sized all-white cockatoo endemic to tropical rainforest on islands of Indonesia.