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Citron-Crested Cockatoos
The Citron-Crested Cockatoo is a medium-sized Cockatoo
with an orange crest, dark gray beak, and pale orange ear
patches. The underside of the larger wing and tail feathers
have a pale yellow color. The eye color ranges from brown to
very dark brown to black.
with an orange crest, dark gray beak, and pale orange ear
patches. The underside of the larger wing and tail feathers
have a pale yellow color. The eye color ranges from brown to
very dark brown to black.
Citrons range between 13 to 15
inches in length. Their medium size
and sweet personality makes them
the perfect parrot. Citrons are often
referred to as the quietest of all
medium-sized Cockatoos.
inches in length. Their medium size
and sweet personality makes them
the perfect parrot. Citrons are often
referred to as the quietest of all
medium-sized Cockatoos.
The Citron-Crested Cockatoo is a subspecies of the Lesser Sulphur-Crested
Cockatoo. They originate from the island of Sumba in Indonesia and are not
as common in aviculture as some of the other Cockatoos.
Cockatoo. They originate from the island of Sumba in Indonesia and are not
as common in aviculture as some of the other Cockatoos.
Some Citrons are known to be escape artists. Therefore, it's important to house a Citron in a cage with a
bird-proof lock so they cannot escape their confines when you are not at home. They are highly intelligent,
very affectionate, highly sensitive, and super gentle. Citrons make great lovable family pets.
bird-proof lock so they cannot escape their confines when you are not at home. They are highly intelligent,
very affectionate, highly sensitive, and super gentle. Citrons make great lovable family pets.
Goffins Cockatoos
Goffins are approximately 12 inches in length and are one of the
smallest members of the Cockatoo family. Goffins have a small crest
that is displayed when upset or excited. Their chest feathers are
primarily white with a tint of peach coloration. The underside of the
tail is yellow. The degree of peach coloration in the feathers varies
from one bird to another.
smallest members of the Cockatoo family. Goffins have a small crest
that is displayed when upset or excited. Their chest feathers are
primarily white with a tint of peach coloration. The underside of the
tail is yellow. The degree of peach coloration in the feathers varies
from one bird to another.
Goffins are very playful and mischievous and are
known to be escape artists! It's important to house
them in a cage with a bird-proof lock so they
cannot escape their confines when you are not at
home.
Goffins possess a fair ability to mimic sounds and
human speech. It is not uncommon for Goffins to
experience night fright. The best ways to avoid
night fright is either covering the bird's cage or
placing a nightlight near the cage.
known to be escape artists! It's important to house
them in a cage with a bird-proof lock so they
cannot escape their confines when you are not at
home.
Goffins possess a fair ability to mimic sounds and
human speech. It is not uncommon for Goffins to
experience night fright. The best ways to avoid
night fright is either covering the bird's cage or
placing a nightlight near the cage.
Goffins are not as loud as some of the larger Cockatoos. Goffins are loveable and affectionate and
make great family birds.
make great family birds.
Lesser Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos
The Lesser Sulphur-Crested is a medium-sized Cockatoo that is about 13 inches in length. They are
mostly white with yellow coloring under their flight feathers and tail.
mostly white with yellow coloring under their flight feathers and tail.
The most striking features of the Lesser Sulphur-Crested are their
yellow curved crests and yellow ear patches. The beak and feet are
both black. Once these birds reach maturity, they are sexually
dimorphic, meaning you can visually tell a male and female apart. The
eyes of the adult male are mostly black, and the eyes of the adult
female are reddish brown in color. In both sexes, the skin around the
eye is blue in color.
yellow curved crests and yellow ear patches. The beak and feet are
both black. Once these birds reach maturity, they are sexually
dimorphic, meaning you can visually tell a male and female apart. The
eyes of the adult male are mostly black, and the eyes of the adult
female are reddish brown in color. In both sexes, the skin around the
eye is blue in color.
Lesser Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos
are extremely smart and can be
taught to speak, whistle, and perform tricks. They are also known to
be escape artists. Therefore, it's important to house a Lesser
Sulphur-Crested in a cage
with a bird-proof lock so they
cannot escape their
confines when you
are not at home.
are extremely smart and can be
taught to speak, whistle, and perform tricks. They are also known to
be escape artists. Therefore, it's important to house a Lesser
Sulphur-Crested in a cage
with a bird-proof lock so they
cannot escape their
confines when you
are not at home.
These birds are typical Cockatoos with their
sweet-natured personalities. The Lesser
Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo makes a wonderful lifetime
companion.
sweet-natured personalities. The Lesser
Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo makes a wonderful lifetime
companion.
Rose-Breasted Cockatoos
Rose-Breasted Cockatoos, also known as Galah Cockatoos, are
approximately 15 inches in length. They do not have the typical
white color associated with the more commonly known
Cockatoos. Their head coloration is a light pink, and their chest
varies from a medium to dark rose color. Their back and wings
vary from a light to medium gray.
approximately 15 inches in length. They do not have the typical
white color associated with the more commonly known
Cockatoos. Their head coloration is a light pink, and their chest
varies from a medium to dark rose color. Their back and wings
vary from a light to medium gray.
Rose-Breasted Cockatoos originate in Australia
and are as common in the wild as pigeons are in
North America. Huge flocks of Rosies are known
to destroy corn and grain crops and have become
pests to farmers.
Rosies are usually somewhat challenging to
breed in captivity. They are less common than
other members of the Cockatoo family, thus,
commanding a higher price for these beautiful
creatures.
and are as common in the wild as pigeons are in
North America. Huge flocks of Rosies are known
to destroy corn and grain crops and have become
pests to farmers.
Rosies are usually somewhat challenging to
breed in captivity. They are less common than
other members of the Cockatoo family, thus,
commanding a higher price for these beautiful
creatures.
Rosies are curious, mischievous, and have lots
of energy! They need to be stimulated with wood
chew toys to keep their beaks busy. While they are known to be more independent than other Cockatoos,
Rosies should be handled regularly in order to maintain their pet quality.
of energy! They need to be stimulated with wood
chew toys to keep their beaks busy. While they are known to be more independent than other Cockatoos,
Rosies should be handled regularly in order to maintain their pet quality.