This care sheet outlines basic care instructions for all species
of Cockatoos. It is recommended that extra research be done for
the particular species that you will be acquiring. Cockatoo
species available in the pet trade include: umbrella, greater
sulfur-crested, lesser sulfur-crested, citron-crested, gang-
gang, Goffin’s, bare-eyed, rose-breasted and Moluccan. Other
cockatoo species that are not usually kept as pets include the
triton, Philippine, yellow-tailed black cockatoo, and goliath
palm (black palm). Australia and Indonesia. Cockatoos can be
found in tropical rainforests, grassy plains and on dry
savannahs. Considered the longest lived of the parrots - up to
100 years. AVERAGE ADULT SIZE: 12 inches to 40 inches AGE OF
SEXUAL MATURITY: 3-8 years old MALE OR FEMALE: Cockatoos are not
sexually dimorphic, which means males and females are not
visually different. A proper DNA test by a qualified avian
veterinarian can tell you whether your pet is male or female.
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