{"id":4057,"date":"2014-09-29T04:14:05","date_gmt":"2014-09-29T04:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lafeber.com\/staging\/vet\/?p=4057"},"modified":"2021-05-22T09:03:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-22T14:03:23","slug":"basic-information-sheet-for-the-cockatoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/basic-information-sheet-for-the-cockatoo\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Information Sheet:  Cockatoo"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Cockatoo &#8211; <em>Cacatuidae<\/em><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cockatoo-Moluccan-cropped-width-1200.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8277\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cockatoo-Moluccan-cropped-width-1200.jpg\" alt=\"Moluccan cockatoo\" width=\"600\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cockatoo-Moluccan-cropped-width-1200.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cockatoo-Moluccan-cropped-width-1200-500x286.jpg 500w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cockatoo-Moluccan-cropped-width-1200-400x228.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\">\n<h2>Natural history<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<p>Cockatoos originate from the Indonesian Islands, Australia, and New Guinea, depending on the species.\u00a0 Habitats range from woodlands and open forest to coastal plains. Cockatoos are listed in Appendix I of the CITES list. Appendix I species are threatened with extinction, and commercial trade is prohibited and importation\/exportation for scientific research requires special permits.<br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\">\n<h2>Taxonomy<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><br \/>\n<strong>Class<\/strong>: <em>Aves<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Order<\/strong>: <em>Psittaciformes<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong>Family<\/strong>: <em>Cacatuidae<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"><em> Cacatua moluccensis <\/em> &#8211; Moluccan or salmon-crested cockatoo (<i>shown above<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"><em> Cacatua galerita<\/em> &#8211; Greater sulfur-crested cockatoo<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"><em> Cacatua suphurea<\/em> &#8211; Lesser sulfur-crested cockatoo<\/p>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Physical description<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<p>There are 18 species of cockatoos in 6 genera. The most common pet cockatoos are the umbrella, sulphur-crested, lesser sulphur-crested, and Moluccan cockatoo.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cockatoos are medium to large-sized parrots with thick, heavy bills that range from 12-28 in (30-70 cm) in length.<\/li>\n<li>Cockatoos have an erectile crest that rises when the bird is threatened, excited, angry or ready to play.<\/li>\n<li>White is most the common color. Some species may have orange, pink or yellow, while grey or black coloring is more rare.<\/li>\n<li>The Umbrella cockatoo has a distinct white crest that rises like an umbrella, which differentiates it from the other white cockatoos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Sexual dimorphism<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<p>The male cockatoo has a black or dark brown iris while the female typically has a light brown or red-brown iris.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Diet<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dietary strategies vary among species ranging from omnivore to granivore. The diet of free-ranging birds may include fruits, seeds, insects and insect larvae, and flowers. Unlike most parrots, some cockatoos will eat the outer fleshy part of fruit.<\/li>\n<li>The black cockatoo needs more fat in its diet.<\/li>\n<li>Since psittacine birds hull seeds before ingestion, they do not require grit. In fact, some individuals will overeat grit when ill putting them at risk for impaction.<\/li>\n<li>All-seed diets are deficient in protein, vitamins, and minerals including calcium and vitamin A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Husbandry<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large cockatoos require tall, roomy cages that are strong and securely welded with adequate door and feeder locks.<\/li>\n<li>Cage bar spacing should range from 0.5-0.75 in (1.3-1.9 cm) with a perch diameter of 0.75-2 in (1.9-5 cm), depending on species.<\/li>\n<li>Provide frequent water baths or showers to maintain normal skin\/feather quality and to manage the large amounts of powder dust produced by many cockatoo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Behavior<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cockatoos have an erectile crest they will raise when threatened, excited, angry or ready to play.<\/li>\n<li>Moluccan cockatoos can be extremely noisy and will scream out seemingly at random.<\/li>\n<li>Cockatoos are very social and extremely sensitive. These species are at increased risk for feather destructive behavior and self-mutilation.<\/li>\n<li>Foraging is an important part of normal daily parrot activity. Teach and encourage pet birds to play and <a title=\"Fascinating Facts on Foraging and Enrichment\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/fascinating-facts-on-foraging-and-enrichment\/\">forage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Normal physiologic values<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Temperature (average)*<\/td>\n<td>41.2 C<\/td>\n<td>106.2 F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>40-50<\/td>\n<td>200 g bird = 178<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Heart rate (beats\/min)<\/td>\n<td>Variable<\/td>\n<td>500 g bird = 147<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>1000 g bird = 127<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Respiration (breaths\/min)<\/td>\n<td>15-40<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Body weight (g)<\/td>\n<td>Greater Sulfur-crested<\/td>\n<td>880g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Moluccan<\/td>\n<td>700-100 (850g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Umbrella<\/td>\n<td>400-700 (440g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Citron-crested (<em><em>Cacatua sulphurea\u00a0<\/em><\/em><em>citrinocristata<\/em>)<\/td>\n<td>360-425 (350g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Goffin\u2019s (<em>Cacatua goffini<\/em>)<\/td>\n<td>220-390 (350g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mean life span<\/td>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>30-45 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Moluccan<\/td>\n<td>Up to 70 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sexual maturity<\/td>\n<td>Medium-sized cockatoos<\/td>\n<td>3-4 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Large cockatoos<\/td>\n<td>5-6 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mean number of incubation days<\/td>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>23-30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Moluccan<\/td>\n<td>29.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Rose-breasted<\/td>\n<td>21.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Average number of eggs laid<\/td>\n<td>3-4<\/td>\n<td>Smaller species may lay up to 7 eggs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weaning age (days)<\/td>\n<td>Medium-sized cockatoos<\/td>\n<td>90-120 \u2013 Parent-raised<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Large cockatoos<\/td>\n<td>120-150 \u2013 Parent-raised<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Water intake<\/td>\n<td>High individual variability<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Target environmental temperature<\/td>\n<td>Mimic natural environment.<\/td>\n<td>Household temperatures of 70-80\u00b0F (21-27\u00b0C) are generally acceptable, however healthy birds can tolerate hot and cold temperatures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\">* Routine avian exam does not include measuring body temperature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Anatomy and physiology<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cockatoos often have more fat in their subcutaneous layer than other parrots.<\/li>\n<li>The umbrella cockatoo produces a substantial amount of powder down.<\/li>\n<li>Powder down feathers are obvious in white cockatoos and can be found in patches underneath the wings compared to the scattered powder down feathers of other parrots.<\/li>\n<li>Unlike most parrots, cockatoos have a gall bladder.<\/li>\n<li>The male iris is black or dark brown, while females have a light brown or red-brown iris. Immature cockatoos have a pale grey iris.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"General Avian Medicine\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/avian-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anatomic traits<\/a> of Order Psittaciformes include:\n<ul>\n<li>Communication of the right and left nasal sinus<\/li>\n<li>The only avian tongue with intrinsic muscles<\/li>\n<li>Simply syrinx<\/li>\n<li>Craniofacial hinge of beak is a synovial joint<\/li>\n<li>Ceca absent<\/li>\n<li>Zygodactyl foot: two toes pointed backward and two pointed forward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Restraint<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large cockatoos can be <a title=\"Parrot Handling\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/parrot-handling\/\">restrained<\/a> by holding the thumb and forefinger under the mandible and securing the outer wing with the remaining three fingers. Use the opposite hand to hold the feet.<\/li>\n<li>Restrain smaller species by holding the head between the index and middle fingers. Support the body with the thumb and little finger.<\/li>\n<li>Even brief restraint of a cockatoo, should leave powder down on one\u2019s hands and clothes. Absence of powder down can be an early sign of feather dysplasia seen with clinically significant conditions such as Psittacine beak and feather disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/venipuncture\/\">Venipuncture<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<p>Using a 26-gauge needle and 3mL syringe, draw blood from right jugular vein. Up to 1% of body weight is acceptable.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Preventive medicine<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/exotic-animal-history\/\">complete history<\/a> and perform a thorough annual <a title=\"Avian Physical Examination: The Basics\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/physical-examination-of-the-avian-patient\/\">physical examination<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Establish baseline data with regular clinical testing (<a title=\"Avian Hematology\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/avian-hematology\/\">complete blood count<\/a>, <a title=\"Protein Electrophoresis in Avian Patients\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/protein-electrophoresis-in-avian-patients\/\">protein electrophoresis<\/a>, and <a title=\"Avian Biochemistry Panels\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/avian-hematology\/\">plasma biochemistries<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure <a title=\"Avian Nutrition\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/exotic\/#!\/species=avian&amp;topics=nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proper nutrition<\/a> and <a title=\"Client Education Material\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/content_types\/client-education-handout\/\">husbandry<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Recommend <a title=\"Client Education Material\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/avicultural-medicine-quarantine-protocols\/\">quarantine<\/a> of newly acquired birds.<\/li>\n<li>Perform additional testing for select diseases based on history and physical exam findings: avian polyomavirus, <a title=\"Psittacosis in Avian Patients\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/avian-chlamydiosis\/\">psittacosis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Determine the origin and history of newly acquired sick birds to contain and prevent further spread of disease.<\/li>\n<li>Birds housed in large groups or aviaries are at higher risk of Pacheco\u2019s disease virus and use of the vaccine may be indicated.<\/li>\n<li>The avian polyoma virus vaccine is recommended for breeding populations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Injections<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Intramuscular Injections in Birds\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/intramuscular-injections-in-birds\/\">Intramuscular<\/a> (IM)<\/td>\n<td>Reasonably safe, most accurate.Inject middle of muscle mass.<\/td>\n<td>Ideal location \u2013Pectoral muscle mass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Administration of Medication in Birds: Injections\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/injections\/\">Subcutaneous<\/a> (SQ)<\/td>\n<td>Large volumes can be injected, poor absorption.<\/td>\n<td>Location:\u00a0 Inguinal or precrural fold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Administration of Medication in Birds: Injections\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/injections\/\">Intravenous<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Effective, narrow safety range.<\/td>\n<td>Right jugular vein or brachial vein is most commonly used.Alternative option: superficial metatarsal vein.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><\/p>\n<h2>Important medical conditions<\/h2>\n<p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"600\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Infectious Diseases<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Herpesvirus<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Avian Bornavirus and Proventricular Dilatation Disease: Facts, Questions, and Controversies\" href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/avian-bornavirus-primer\/\">Avian bornavirus infection<\/a> (proventricular dilatation disease)<\/li>\n<li>Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD)<\/li>\n<li>(Sarcocystis in aviary birds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>Non-Infectious conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aggression in breeding pairs<\/li>\n<li>Beak malocclusion<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/vet\/feather-destructive-behavior-in-psittacine-birds-webinar\/\">Feather destructive behavior and self-mutilation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ref\">References<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cockatoos are medium to large-sized parrots with thick, heavy bills that range from 30-70 cm in length. There are 18 species of cockatoos in 6 genera. The most common pet cockatoos are the umbrella, sulphur-crested, lesser sulphur-crested, and Moluccan cockatoo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4058,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1403,389,711,695,702],"class_list":["post-4057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-granivore","tag-natural-history","tag-omnivore","tag-sexual-dimorphism","tag-species-taxonomy","content_types-information-sheet","topics-anatomy-physiology","topics-behavior","topics-husbandry","topics-nutrition","topics-preventive-medicine","species-avian","species-cockatoo","species-parrot","channel-resources-education","contributor-pollock"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Basic Information Sheet: Cockatoo - LafeberVet<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cockatoos are medium to large-sized parrots with thick, heavy bills that range from 30-70 cm in length. 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