Description
Life span: 70- 80 years
The majority of umbrella cockatoos are white, with a flawless white crown. Regardless of whether it is hunting a mate, angry, enthusiastic, terrified, or even just annoyed, its crest will rise into a magnificent umbrella-like fan. It frequently indicates that the bird wants to be left alone and can also be a novel way for a bird to express its curiosity in something new. The bird’s potential for biting those who approach it is another outstanding warning sign.
Habitat/Native Region
The tropical regions of Indonesia are home to umbrella cockatoos. The Maluku Islands, which are found in the center and northern parts of the archipelago, are home to these birds. They are currently widely dispersed over Indonesia.
These birds can be found in open woodlands, wetlands, mangroves, and forests. They prefer to reside where there is an abundance of food, such as beside rivers, the margins of clearings, and farmland. Farmers view the birds as a nuisance because they pick at crops because their native areas have been turned into farms. Due to habitat degradation, hunters, and trappers, the umbrella cockatoo population is in decline. Once thought to be endangered, umbrella cockatoos are now protected as a species.
As Pet
Behavior
Umbrella cockatoos make excellent companion birds because of their calm, submissive, and charming temperament. In the wild, umbrella cockatoos mate for life. They develop a strong attachment with their partner, perhaps stronger than other cockatoo species. They frequently mate together and will flock with other umbrella cockatoos. It is not unusual for both birds in a mated couple to experience depression when they are separated.
They rarely exhibit aggression and rapidly establish close relationships with their carers. These friendly birds love to snuggle with their preferred human, other bird, or even inanimate item. In residences with equally devoted and loving owners, these parrots flourish.
Care
Due to their size, umbrella cockatoos need a large cage and play area. Create the largest enclosure an individual can because these birds detest being confined. This species may act out or become incredibly unhappy in a small environment, which may result in self-harm or disease.
Diurnal birds like umbrella cockatoos need 10 to 12 hours of unbroken sleep each night. To maintain their health and wellbeing, they must get enough sleep. A cockatoo’s underside is powdery. To lessen the amount of dust that is naturally emitted, regularly shower the bird.
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