MAJOR MITCHELL’S COCKATOO

Description

The major Mitchell’s Cockatoo has white plumage with an orange crest on the top of the head and on the cheeks, rather than yellow like the other Lesser Sulphur-crested Cockatoos. The rest of their coloring is the same as the others with yellows on the undersides of their wings and tail, but they are a bit larger. Mature birds are about 35 cm (14 inches) in length.
A younger bird will be similar to the adults but have pale gray eyes. The beak will also be lighter for a short period of time, until about 7 months.

SOCIAL BEHAVIORS

They can learn to talk, as can most cockatoos and are easy to teach all kinds of tricks.In the wild Cockatoos are friendly and peaceful. They live in pairs or small flocks though sometimes they will gather in very large flocks to feed.
They enjoy and require a lot of affection and attention. It is often recommended that they be kept in pairs so they will keep each other company. This can help to reduce the amount of time you will have to devote to an individual bird.
Generally major Mitchell’s Cockatoos are extremely affectionate, their feathers are very soft and they have beautiful colors!On top of that, Cockatoos are very intelligent and inquisitive birds, and they love to show off.  A Cockatoo will make comical displays with outspread wings, head bobbing, dancing, and loud calls. These birds are very active and curious about their environment. A happy cockatoo spends most of its waking time performing, or examining and manipulating its toys and other cage objects.Because of their loving qualities and intelligence, Cockatoos have a very high need for attention, affection, and interaction. A single cockatoo will thrive as your pet only if you devote time and attention to it. You will need to spend a good deal of time playing with it and sharing affections on a regular daily basis.However, two pet cockatoos can be ideal if you are not able to devote as much time and attention as the bird will demand. Bored cockatoos are notorious for developing bad habits such as screeching and feather plucking. Having two will help to prevent bad habits from developing by a bored bird.