Today’s bird is: Loki the umbrella cockatoo!

like other cockatoo species, the pink and gray galah cockatoo builds stick nests in tree hollows. both parents assist in incubating the eggs and raising the young; when the babies fledge, they will join the parents’ flock with them. in absence of proper nesting sites, galahs will accept human-made substitutes.

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the galah cockatoo, also known as the rose-breasted cockatoo, is a medium-sized parrot found throughout most of australia. galahs are extremely social and live in large flocks, sometimes mingling with other cockatoo species. galahs feed on seeds, vegetation, and fruits, and are sometimes viewed as pests for feeding on human crops. few other cockatoos have pink coloration, making the galah distinct.

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the major mitchell’s cockatoo, also known as the leadbeater’s cockatoo or pink cockatoo, is a medium-sized parrot found in australia. cockatoos feed off of fruit, vegetation, and seeds, and are incredibly social. they live in large, noisy flocks, and are rarely seen alone. while cockatoos are common in the pet trade, they are often surrendered to rescues and shelters due to their noise level and need for social interaction.

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today’s bird is: Phoenix the Major Mitchell’s cockatoo!

a flock of major mitchell’s cockatoos at a watering hole. all cockatoo species are native to australia. cockatoos are very social; part of the reason why feather plucking is so common in cockatoos in captivity is they typically don’t receive enough social interaction.

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todays bird is: cyrus the umbrella cockatoo! [thank you to @pocketsofmagic!]

sulphur-crested cockatoos, native to australia, nest in tree hollows lined with wood chips. both parents work together to incubate the eggs then feed and raise the nestlings.

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