Palm Cockatoos

Natively from northeastern Australia, New Guinea and the
Aru  Islands,  The Palm Cockatoo (or great black  Cockatoo)
is the largest of all Cockatoos, measuring in at 25 to 30 inches
long and it also happens to hold  the  distinction,
of  being  that,  with  the  biggest  beak,  among  Psittaciform
birds!

Facial color in these birds may  vary, depending upon
several factors, including stress level, general health,
and environment.   The Palm Cockatoo, has a  threadlike
crest and its red cheeks turn blue, when it is excited.

A  healthy  Palm  Cockatoo  will  have  powder, but to a 
much  lesser  extent,  than  that  of  the  white  Cockatoo 
species. Unlike  their  highly  social  counterparts,  the  Palm  Cockatoo prefers  it's  own  company  and  will  generally 
be  found  by itself,  in  pairs  or  in  a  very  small  group  of
other  Palms.

Umbrella Cockatoos

Umbrella Cockatoos, also known as White-Crested Cockatoos,
are completely  white along their exterior, top feathers and have
a delicate shade of yellow, beneath their wings and tail  feathers. 
With a pure  white,  exceptionally  wide crest, that  is normally flat, against the head, the Umbrella  Cockatoo unfolds it's feathers in
a dramatic display, much to the delight of their  fans and owners; 
this being the origin of the name, "Umbrella".

Umbrella Cockatoos sport deep grey to black beaks, legs 
and feet, which will quite often appear to be a lighter 
shade, due to a covering of Cockatoo "powder".

In your healthy Cockatoo, "powder" will be ever present.
It has a silky feel and should be evident, upon petting or 
handling  your  bird.   The "powder"  is critical to your  birds'
well being.

After washing or misting, powder will be produced, as the 
bird's feathers dry and this will become apparent, by the dust
on its beak as it  preens.  If  your Cockatoo is not producing
powder,  you should consider visiting a trusted avian veterinarian,
for an  examination,  to rule out any underlying health problems or  conditions.

Triton Cockatoos

Triton Cockatoos are a sub - species of the Greater Sulphur
Crested Cockatoo, the Triton Cockatoo is often mistaken
for it's larger cousin, because they are so similar.  The 
most notable differences are in size and color.


The Greater Sulphur  is a larger bird (20 to 22 inches),
compared  to the Tritons' more compact size (16 to18  inches),
and the Triton Cockatoo has a blue "eye ring" not found, in the  Greater  Sulphur  Cockatoo.
 

The Triton Cockatoos... make excellent pets and owning 
one, involves a  life long commitment,  because of their 
longevity.   In keeping with most Cockatoos, Tritons love 
to chew.  Wooden  toys and natural  wood are recommended
to keep them happily entertained.

Tritons, can learn to talk, but the real charm, is their affectionate
and loyal nature.   They adore being held and petted and will often  raise their wings to be scratched, just  where  they enjoy it most. 
Your  Triton  will hold back nothing, in expressing his love for you
and expects the same in return!

 

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