Author Archives: mycockatoobird

The umbrella cockatoo is the classic affectionate “velcro bird.” Learn about its personality, care needs, lifespan, noise level and whether it suits you.

Cockatiel vs cockatoo: they are related but very different pets. Compare size, noise, price, lifespan and care to decide which crested parrot is right for you.

What do cockatoos eat? A healthy cockatoo diet is mostly pellets plus fresh vegetables, fruit and limited seed. See the full food list and toxic foods to avoid.

Everything about baby cockatoos: how many eggs cockatoos lay, incubation, hand-rearing, weaning age, and why you should never buy an unweaned baby cockatoo.

Looking for cockatoo names? Here are 150+ of the best cockatoo names – cute, funny, male, female and famous – to suit your new hand-raised cockatoo.

Male vs female cockatoo: eye colour is the classic clue, but it is not reliable for every species. Here is how to sex a cockatoo and when you need a DNA test.

Why do cockatoos dance? Real science shows cockatoos genuinely move to a beat. Here is why they dance, what it means, and the famous dancing cockatoo Snowball.

Do cockatoos bite? Yes, they can. Here is why cockatoos bite, how much it hurts, which body language warns you, and how to stop biting for good.

How loud are cockatoos? We cover real cockatoo noise levels, why cockatoos scream, which species are quietest, and how to reduce the screaming.

A complete cockatoo care guide: the right diet, cage size, daily attention, sleep and health basics to keep your cockatoo happy and healthy for decades.