Bare-Eyed Cockatoo
Loud. While maybe not as deafening as a Moluccan, they have a very loud call and enjoy using it, especially in the morning and evening.
Cockatoos
Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo
A large, sexually dimorphic cockatoo from Australia. Males are solid black with brilliant red panels in their tail. Females are black with yellow spots and have barred orange-yellow tail panels.
Origin
Australia & Oceania
Size
22-24 inches (56-61 cm). Weight: 600-900g (21-32 oz)
Weight
750g avg.
Noise Level
Very Loud. They have a loud, drawn-out, and far-carrying call.
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See Available Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo ListingsTemperament & Personality
Intelligent, active, and can be very destructive with their powerful beaks. They are not typically cuddly birds and are less common in aviculture than other cockatoos.
Vocalization & Talking Ability
Not known for their talking ability. Their vocalizations are their loud, natural calls.
Dietary Needs
Specialized diet is required, as they primarily feed on the seeds of eucalyptus and other native Australian plants.
Health & Lifespan
Can live up to 50 years. They are not common as pets and have very specific dietary and aviary needs that are difficult for the average person to meet.
Housing Requirements
Requires a large, durable outdoor aviary. They are not suited for indoor cage life.
