While Umbrella Cockatoos are generally healthy birds, they are prone to some common health issues like any other bird species. Image Credit: Karina Maslina, Unsplash Common Health Problems Another way to help cut down on the dust is to give the bird regular baths using clear, warm water. To cut down on this powder dust, an air purifier can be placed in the room the bird is kept in. The Umbrella Cockatoo emits a powder dust that can irritate people with allergies or respiratory issues. It’s important to provide your bird with toys it can play with when you’re not around to avoid the bird becoming bored and possibly destructive. Plan on playing with your bird for a couple of hours a day. The Umbrella Cockatoo is a social bird that demands attention. The Umbrella Cockatoo owner should have some experience caring for parrots as this bird needs someone with a strong hand to raise it properly. If you plan on getting more than one bird, be sure you provide the birds with a very large cage so they each can have their own space.īecause the Umbrella Cockatoo has a long lifespan, owning this bird is a long-term commitment. The Umbrella Cockatoo can live alone in captivity or with one or more other birds. This bird must be provided with peace and quiet at night so it gets the sleep it needs to live a happy long life. This bird can act out and become very unhappy in a small space wherein it can harm itself or become ill.īeing a diurnal bird, the Umbrella Cockatoo needs a long night’s sleep that lasts at least ten hours. Because this bird can easily become stressed if it feels it’s being contained in a small area, be sure to get a cage that offers lots of space for living and playing. The Umbrella Cockatoo is a large bird that needs a large cage to live in. Some learn to mimic speech rapidly while others never catch on so you never know! This bird can be taught to talk although it’s never guaranteed that every Umbrella Cockatoo will learn to mimic speech. If you’re looking for a quiet bird to keep as a pet, the Umbrella Cockatoo isn’t the best choice because it’s a noisy bird that loves to chatter. If allowed to do so, an Umbrella Cockatoo will learn to manipulate its owner, so it’s important for anyone owning this bird to set limits. This bird demands attention and loves to be spoiled. This is an affectionate bird that loves to cuddle with its owner or even with objects it likes. The Umbrella Cockatoo is rarely aggressive and it will form a quick, strong bond with its caretaker. If a pair of Umbrella Cockatoos are separated, it’s common for both of the birds to become genuinely depressed. In the wild, this bird mates for life and forms a very close bond with its mate. Umbrella Cockatoos are great companion birds due to their gentle, docile, sweet-natured temperament.
Image Credit: FRAMEFABLE, Unsplash Temperament Unfortunately, today, the number of Umbrella Cockatoo in the wild is decreasing because of a loss of habitat and due to trappers capturing these birds to sell as pets. Umbrella Cockatoos were kept as pets in China as far back as the Tang Dynasty during the 7th century. You can also find these birds in mangroves, swamps, and open woodlands. These birds tend to live along rivers and on the edges of cleared farmland where food is bountiful. Today, Umbrella Cockatoos can be found throughout Indonesia. The Umbrella Cockatoo is native to the central and northern parts of the Indonesia, where it lives in tropical rainforests. Umbrella Cockatoos make great companions for bird lovers of all ages and it’s a bird that loves to cuddle and form a strong bond with its owner. This bird can be taught to perform tricks and mimic speech, making it a delightfully entertaining feathered friend to have around. If you’re interested in a bird that’s very smart, social, and easy to train, the Umbrella Cockatoo may be a good match for you. The males of the species have very dark brownish-black eyes while the females’ eyes are reddish. The Umbrella Cockatoo has a grayish-black beak that’s large, curved, and powerful. The crest takes on a round, umbrella shape when raised, giving this beautiful bird its name. Normally this cockatoo’s crest lies flat on its head but it is raised when the bird is excited, curious, and/or fearful.
This is the only large cockatoo with an entirely white crest. This bird is completely white except for a distinct yellow lemon color under the wings and at the base of the tail that’s visible when the bird is in flight. The all-white Umbrella Cockatoo is a majestic bird that can live for seven decades.
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