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
Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo
A large black cockatoo from southeastern Australia, with distinctive yellow patches on its cheeks and yellow panels in its long tail. They have a crest that curls forward.
Origin
Australia & Oceania
Size
22-26 inches (56-66 cm). Weight: 750-900g (26.5-32 oz)
Weight
825g avg.
Noise Level
Very Loud. They have a very loud, high-pitched, wailing call that can be heard from far away, often described as 'kee-ow'.
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See Available Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo ListingsTemperament & Personality
Generally gentle for a large parrot, but they are not common in aviculture. They are active, social birds with a very powerful beak.
Vocalization & Talking Ability
Not known for talking ability. Their vocalizations consist of their loud, natural calls.
Dietary Needs
A specialized diet consisting of seeds from native trees like banksia, hakea, and pine cones, as well as wood-boring grubs.
Health & Lifespan
Can live for 60+ years. Rarely kept as pets and require a very experienced keeper. They need a huge amount of space and a specialized diet.
Housing Requirements
Requires a very large outdoor aviary with plenty of wood to destroy. Not suitable for an indoor or home environment.
