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Physical Description: The lesser Sulfur-crested Cockatoo is slightly smaller than a Sulfur-crested, though otherwise similar in appearance. They are both entirely white, with the exception of the bright yellow feathers of the crest. The underside of their wings and tail is also yellow.

Average Lifespan: 20 – 30 years

Sexing: The sexes differ only in eye color, though all juvenile birds will appear to be female. After they have reached maturity (typically around 5 years of age) the females will retain a brown iris, while the males will turn almost black. The darker the iris, the more likely it is to be male.

Origin: Indonesia, and some of Southeast Asia Trainability: Domestic hand-fed babies make excellent pet birds for dedicated caregivers. Arguably, these parrots are among the most affectionate animals on the planet! This is wonderful at first, but they quickly become like needy two year olds, craving constant attention and companionship. Although the Sulfur-crested Cockatoo is slightly more independent than the other Cockatoos, they still need a lot of attention. If you are unable to devote at least 4 hours of quality time to your parrot each day, then a Lesser Sulfur-crested Cockatoo is not for you. They are extremely playful and acrobatic. Anything and everything is a toy to them – especially if you don’t want them to have it. For this reason, we recommend a large variety of toys and plenty of supervision during play time. They can learn to speak, but are often difficult to understand. Sulfur-crested Cockatoos will typically develop a small vocabulary of 5 or 6 of their favorite words and phrases. Something to keep in mind when considering a Sulfur-crested Cockatoo as a pet is their ability to bite. It has been said that these Cockatoos tend to act more like Macaws, and will continually attempt to dominate an inattentive owner. For this reason, we suggest these birds only if you have ample time to devote to them, and are not afraid of receiving an occasional nip from your bird.

Loudness: Cockatoos are among the loudest of the parrot species, so if you’re sensitive to noise we would suggest looking into other types of parrots. While the Lesser Sulfur-crested Cockatoo may not be as loud as some of the larger Cockatoos, they are still not apartment pets.

Pricing: Lesser Sulfur-crested Cockatoos can be fairly expensive birds, depending on your budget. Feel free to call our store at (954) 725-0088 for pricing and availability.