What Is an Umbrella Cockatoo?
An umbrella cockatoo is a type of cockatoo bird native to Indonesia. It is sometimes referred to as the white-crested cockatoo as well. These birds are very popular choices for pets and are generally very friendly and even-tempered. Most umbrella cockatoos are white on the outside and pale yellow beneath their tail and wings. They have a flat crest on top of their head that raises up to form an umbrella shape, which is why they are referred to as umbrella cockatoos. The average umbrella cockatoo grows to a length of about 24 inches (61 cm). They are considered the largest type of cockatoo, and a person who keeps one for a pet will likely need a cage with lots of room. Even though they are generally friendly birds, they may become very aggressive and irritable without proper attention. This irritability often leads to problems such as loud screeching and feather chewing. A person who doesn’t have time to give an umbrella cockatoo the attention it needs may be better off to find a more i
