![]() A black and dark grey cockatoo is considered to be a rare species. It may also have different shades of orange, pink, and yellow on its tail or crest. White is the most common colour in Cockatoo parrots depending on the species. It has less vibrant plumage compared to other types of parrots. It can grow between 31 and 70 cm in length. The cockatoo, on average, weighs around 0.3 to 0.9 kg depending on the species. Two of the species namely the Red-vented cockatoo and the yellow-crested cockatoo are listed as Critically Endangered. One falls under Near Threatened, two as Vulnerable, and three as Endangered. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed thirteen out of the twenty-one species of cockatoo birds as Least Concerned. There are around 21 species of cockatoos including the red-tailed black cockatoos, moluccan cockatoo, black palm cockatoo, major mitchell cockatoo, sulphur crested cockatoo, yellow-tailed black cockatoo Other cockatoos also prefer to live in parks, cities, farmlands, and crop fields. Mangroves, rainforests, shrublands, mountain forests, and dry forests are some of the common areas that they inhabit. The cockatoos have a wide variety of habitats. ![]() They originated from different places, including Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Philippines, and Solomon Islands. There are around twenty-one species of cockatoo parrots. ![]() Countless bird enthusiasts are fond of it for being a highly sociable and interactive family companion. It is also a playful bird with a knack for fun and mischief. The cockatoo is also known as the Velcro bird, is deeply affectionate and attached to its owner. ![]()
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