The most interesting detail, though, is their radiant crest, which inspired their name. They also like to hold their food in one foot and nibble on it. This means that they have two toes forward and two toes backward, allowing them to grasp objects and hold onto branches with relative ease. Like some other parrots, Umbrella Cockatoo has a unique feature – the zygodactyls feet. The adults can reach a length of around 18 inches (46 centimeters) and weigh up to 1.8 lbs (800 grams), making them one of the largest in the cockatoo family. White Cockatoos are large and graceful birds. Even though this bird is common as a pet, in the wild its numbers are declining, causing it to become an endangered species. Umbrella Cockatoos enjoy living in lowland tropical forests and mangroves in small flocks. She is a very well behaved bird and everyone that meets her loves her.The home of these parrots is reserved for only a few islands in the northern cluster of Maluku islands, in Indonesia. I have to meal prep her food to make sure she gets the right nutrition and a well balanced diet. I also have to cover her cage at night so she doesn’t get night terrors by shadows. I do have to make sure her cage is huge and has lots of toys so she doesn’t get bored if I ever do have to leave the house. I love how she wants to be cuddled and loved and just be on us. I love the company and I love how she gets excited when she sees me or Steven. If I didn’t work from home, I would not have a bird. Living with a bird is a lot of work and time. I also have a dress for her with a leash on it so if I was really worried, I can make sure she doesn’t fly away. I mean I think if I had the ability to fly, I would not want that taken away from me. If you take that away, they can become depressed or worse, not trust you. I also do not want to clip her wings because I feel like wings and the gift of flight is a blessing and is an identity of a bird. She never really flies at all, so I’m not too worried. But the thing is that Besha doesn’t like to fly unless she is really scared. She is fully flighted and I am well aware that if she wanted to, she can fly away when we go outside. Boys talk a lot and pick up words more easily than girls. Besha is a girl so she doesn’t talk too much but instead makes a ton of different noises. Girl birds do not talk as much as boys.If you come across a bird who is mean, that is a sign that they are not well socialized. She will not bite ANYONE (I mean unless you make her mad and taunt her duh), but she just wants to be snuggled and petted and just near people.
Besha is an extremely social bird and she loves people. And the more you interact with them, the more kind they are. A family had her for about 5 years and didn’t have time for anymore (super common), so I took her in since I was looking for another bird. If you are not fully committed for almost your whole life, then save the bird’s heartache because they really get attached to you. What’s sad is that people don’t know this when they get a large bird and after a few years they end up back at a pet store or a shelter, and that is so traumatizing to a bird because they are smart they know exactly what you’re doing. Besha is 20 years old and she will live another 30-40 years. You have to prioritize them, devote your time to them, and make them feel appreciated.
#Umbrella cockatoo facts free
I absolutely love Besha and so does everyone who meets her, but owning a larger bird is not easy or something you can just do when you have the free time. I don’t say this to deter you from ever owning a bird, but I just want to be honest about how much work and time goes into it. If you do not have time or you are away from the house most of the day, a larger bird is not for you. They need time and attention and a lot of it. Think as though you have a 2 year old around the house… that never grows up. Nope they will scream for you until you bring them along. They require more time and attention than a dog, so don’t think that you can just leave the room without them and they will be fine. The first thing I want to share is that if you are thinking of owning a large bird… don’t. I wanted to share a few common questions I get about my Umbrella Cockatoo, Besha, and also what it is like owning a larger bird.
The first thing that comes to mind when reading that question is HARD! Everything about owning a bird is not easy, especially a larger bird.
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