![]() ![]() These chicks will then remain with their parents all year round and the family group will stay together indefinitely.Ĭome meet our Cockatoo’s and enjoy a chat with them at the Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome. The eggs of these cockatoos are laid in a suitable tree hollow where both parents will incubate their chicks. Their diet consists of berries, nuts, seeds and roots. When not feeing the birds will bite off smaller branches and leaves from trees to munch on, helping to keep their bill trimmed. They can usually be found in large groups as while feeding, one or more members watch for danger from a nearby perch. Up close these bird’s calls can be deafening. Their lifespan is between 20 – 40 years in the wild but can live up to 80 years in captivity if cared for properly. ![]() They love the long edges of tropical and subtropical rainforests but are also spotted amongst urban areas. Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos are native to eastern Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia and New Zealand. Growing up to 20 inches and weighing nearly two pounds they are considered one of the largest of the several species of these white cockatoos. A male has a dark brown eye whilst the female has a red-brown. Males and females look very similar except for their eye colour. They have a dark black bill and a yellow wash under their wings. The Sulphur Crested Cockatoo can be described as a snow-white bird with a sulphur-yellow crest. Cockatoo’s like these ones love to spend their time in flocks, hanging out with each other. Product Code: ST19MA12 Reward Points: 10 Number of bricks: >680 Availability: In Stock. They are excellent mimics and will love to have a chat, quickly learning certain words and phrases. This bird has the learning capacity of a 1 to 2-year-old human child and is considered one of the most intelligent parrots. The beautiful Sulphur Crested Cockatoo is a very affectionate and sociable parrot. ![]()
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