White Cockatoo
The White Cockatoo (also called the umbrella cockatoo) is a large white parrot native to Indonesia and nearby islands. Known for their expressive crest and loud calls, cockatoos are social and intelligent birds often encountered in flocks in forest edges and plantations.
White Cockatoo Quick Facts
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White cockatoos are highly social and require enrichment; they can mimic human speech and live many decades in captivity.
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Lifespan
40-70 years
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Habitat
Lowland forests, plantations, edges
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Diet
Seeds, fruit, nuts
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Region
Indonesia, nearby islands
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