How difficult is it to keep Umbrella Cockatoo?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Umbrella Cockatoo?

The average lifespan of Umbrella Cockatoo is 40-70 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Umbrella Cockatoo get?

Umbrella Cockatoo typically reaches 40-50cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Umbrella Cockatoo?

Umbrella Cockatoo feeds on: Pellets, vegetables, fruits, nuts. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Umbrella Cockatoo?

The price of Umbrella Cockatoo varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Umbrella Cockatoo

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Cacatua alba

Large white cockatoo with impressive crest. Extremely affectionate and clingy to owners. Loving but very needy.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

40-70 years

Size

40-50cm

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Pellets, vegetables, fruits, nuts

About

The white cockatoo, also known as the umbrella cockatoo, is a medium-sized all-white cockatoo endemic to tropical rainforest on islands of Indonesia. When surprised, it extends a large and striking head crest, which has a semicircular shape. The wings and tail have a pale yellow or lemon color which is exposed when they fly. It is similar to other species of white cockatoo such as yellow-crested cockatoo, sulphur-crested cockatoo, and salmon-crested cockatoo, all of which have yellow, orange or pink crest feathers instead of white.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Umbrella Cockatoo

The Umbrella Cockatoo lives 40-70 years.

Size of the Umbrella Cockatoo

The Umbrella Cockatoo grows to 40-50cm.

Basic Info

Origin

tropical rainforest on islands of Indonesia

Lifespan

40-70 years

Size

40-50cm

Temperature

15〜30℃

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Care Specifications

Semi-aggressivePairBreeding: Hard

Sources: Wikipedia — Umbrella Cockatoo (JA)

Captive Breeding

Egg-laying

Clutch size: 2〜3
Incubation days: 30 days
Sexual maturity: 60〜72 mo

Breeding season: In the native range (Maluku Islands, Indonesia), breeding occurs approximately December–March coinciding with peak vegetation. In captivity, photoperiod and nutritional status are the main breeding triggers.

Breeding notes

Data are for the Umbrella Cockatoo (Cacatua alba). Both parents share incubation. Typically 2 eggs are laid but usually only one chick is successfully reared. Sexual maturity is late; reliable breeding success may not occur until after 6 years in some individuals.

Breeding requires planning, proper husbandry, and responsibility. These figures are general guidelines.

Sources: Animal Diversity Web – Cacatua alba

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Cacatua alba (Statius Muller, 1776)

Synonyms: Psittacus albus

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix II

Sulphur-crested cockatoo = Cacatua alba. Psittaciformes are listed in bulk in CITES Appendix II (excluding Appendix I species and the 4 species excluded by note). This species is covered by Appendix II.

Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. Appendix II Annotation

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.