Umbrella Cockatoo Lifespan

An Umbrella Cockatoo is a beautiful and highly intelligent bird that is a common sight at zoos and a highly prized pet. While these very affectionate birds often make lovable pets, their long lifespan requires a big commitment.

  1. Umbrella Cockatoo Coloring

    • Umbrella or White Cockatoos are mainly white with a bit of yellow on the underside of their wings. Their beaks are black and their feet can be gray or black. They will often have a splash of light blue in rings around their eyes.

    Size of an Umbrella Cockatoo

    • White Cockatoos grow to be about 19 to 23 inches long and weigh somewhere between one and two pounds. Males often have a broader beak and head than females.

    Lifespan of a Umbrella Cockatoo

    • If properly cared for, an Umbrella Cockatoo can live for 70 to 85 years in captivity. They are very warm and friendly birds and quickly grow attached to their caregiver. They are rarely aggressive and often cuddle with their primary caregiver.

    Umbrella Cockatoo as a Pet

    • The Umbrella Cockatoo can imitate human speech, but is not the most vocal breed of parrot. They often find homes in zoos and amusement parks because they are trained easily, friendly, have a high intelligence level and are quite beautiful. They are popular as pets for the same reasons.

    Origin of the Umbrella Cockatoo

    • The Umbrella Cockatoo species originated in Indonesia. The species is considered vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to excessive trapping for the pet trade. While trapping and exporting the birds is illegal in Indonesia, the law is rarely enforced.