11 Top Pet Cockatoo Species – Facts And Specialties

Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo

• Found in Southwestern Australia
• They weigh around 1 to 1.8 pounds
• Their height ranges from 21 to 23 inches. 
• Its ears are covered in a white patch and have the same darkish feathers. The brief spike of plumes atop their heads serves to distinguish this species.

Slender-Billed Cockatoo

• In their native Australia, these birds have become popular, and now they are beginning to gain support and attention from admirers around the world.
• Slender-Billed Cockatoos have almost the same fundamental requirements as other parrots for them to survive in captivity.
• They are drawn to their owner’s touch and proximity since regular engagement will keep them cognitively and emotionally balanced.

Black Palm Cockatoo

• The black palm cockatoo is not only a huge bird but also a forceful one, necessitating the knowledge of a knowledgeable parrot owner.
• Black palm cockatoos that are hand-fed can grow to be attractive and friendly pets, 
• They need the rigorous training that an expert owner of large parrots can provide.
• However, owing to their nature, first-timers may become discouraged while trying to care for them.

Black-headed Cockatoo

• This one is for huge bird enthusiasts. Sulphur Crested Cockatoos are huge, clever parrots that demand a lot of activity as well as loads of play areas.
• Sulphur Crested Cockatoo owners need to give them enough mental and physical exercise,  or they may start acting out in negative ways like aggressive chewing and plumage plucking.
• Owners of Sulphur Crested Cockatoos must be committed to giving them a lot of toys and adequate engagement in order to curb their habits.

Moluccan Cockatoo

• The Moluccan Cockatoos are devoted pets that form close bonds with their owners.
• They are ideal for anyone looking for a clingy and affectionate feathered buddy since they never want to lose their owner’s side and thrive on interaction.
• If you were to get this bird for yourself, like with practically every other species on our list, be sure you were prepared to give up enough time for socializing and interactions.

Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo

• You can choose Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo, one of the most sought-after varieties of cockatoos
•  an attractive and intelligent bird.
• Although you might be tempted to buy one of these birds right away, Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos demand a different environment and care than other species, and make sure you can provide them the same before adopting. 

Citron Cockatoo

• The citron cockatoo is less chatty than the majority of other cockatoo species, but it has a much larger personality than it appears 
• Enjoys playing with its owners as well as interacting with them.
• A Citron Cockatoo is a loving and inquisitive breed that never wants to leave its owner’s side.
• The citron cockatoo wants the same thing from you that most other parrots do, which is to interact with their owner frequently in order to stay healthy and active.

Ducorps Corella

• One such tiny cockatoo species is Ducorps’s corella. They go by the name Solomon Island Cockatoo as well. 
• Their white body feathers have a reddish undertone.
• Similar to the blue-eyed cockatoo, they have a blue ring surrounding their eyes. 
• The corella of the Ducorps has a modest head crest and a short, bent beak.

Gang-Gang Cockatoo

• In the hills of Southeast Australia, the gang-gang cockatoo, also known as the red-headed cockatoo, enjoys spending the summer. They go to lower elevations throughout the winter. 
• While the female’s head resembles the remainder of her body, the males are most notable for having vivid redheads. 
• Both males and females have short tails and dark grey feathers. One of only two cockatoo species with vivid redheads is the gang-gang male.

Little Corella

• Little corellas have a white body and tail that are accented with soft pink and orange feathers.
•  They have a broader blue ring around their eyes than some of the other cockatoos that have the same trait.
• The top of the skulls of the males is covered in a towering crest. 
• The population of the small corella is truly thought to be growing in the wild, in contrast to many other cockatoo species.

Red-vented Cockatoo

• The white body of the red-vented cockatoo features red and yellow under-tail patterns. 
• A light blue ring surrounds their eyes. Unfortunately, it’s thought that these little cockatoos are dangerously endangered. 
• There are only 600 to 1,100 of these animals left in the wild. Forest degradation and trapping, numbers dropped by more than 80% in just 40 years.