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Cockatoo
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The uniqueness of the Australian creatures had people believe that they traced back their evolutionary starting point to a different time and era vis-à-vis other existing mammals and species. Australian animals are breed apart. The angelic white fuzzy creature appearing like a cotton roll or a ball of wandering cloud is none other than the mesmerizing Cockatoo bird of Australia. White, pink or black with magnificent erectable crests, Cockatoos are the warm and friendly cousins of the flamboyantly colored, magnificent Macaws. Cockatoos are native to Australia and the islands of the southern Pacific. They are extremely beautiful and range in size from the Timor at about 11-12 inches to the Palm at 29 inches and are extremely long lived, 70 to 100 years.
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| All Cockatoos are extremely affectionate creatures and requires a lot of attention and love. Besides having applaudable vocal abilities, these birds are dedicated chewers, a fact that needs to be considered before buying them. Although they do talk, they are much better and learning tricks and performing. The Cockatoo performance often leaves its viewers spell bound. Cockatoos are natural born escape artists and puzzle solvers. Their powerful beaks can break open most nuts and destroy the hardest of woods. They are flock birds that mate for life and often bond to their owner as one does to a mate. | They cannot be left alone in a cage and ignored. White cockatoos move in large flocks in the Australian bush where they make ear-splitting noises. These birds are excellent mimicks and thus keep you entertained. All Cockatoos have a bald spot on the top their head, covered by an erective crest. A protective powder covers their feathers giving them a silky texture. |
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