Cockatoo is a bird that is a favorite name of all birds. Which many have the desire to escape. Of the 21 species, almost all cockatoos have more or less attractive feathers, plumage and strong curved beaks. Their ability to speak and imitate is remarkable. Most species of cockatoo are white in color. But some species are gray, brown, bright black. The largest cockatoos are 30 to 60 centimeters in length and weigh 300 to 1,200 grams. The smallest species of cockatoo is the cockatiel. They are much thinner and taller than other species. With a long tail, it is about 13 inches long and weighs 80 to 100 grams. The crest of any cockatoo's head is not fixed, but the crest is present in almost all species of cockatoos. Depending on the size and species, the shoots may be small or large. Cockatoos display all these lies in special cases. For example: if you are scared to see something, if you are happy, to attract birds of the opposite sex, to show fear, etc. Many features of the pheasant exist in the cockatoo. Notable among them are - curved lips and hard toes and nails. Foot type: The claws are strong which helps to hold the branches and twigs of the tree. The two toes in the middle of the foot are in the front and the two toes in the back are in the back. The cockatoo moves with the help of its wide and long wings. However, there is a record of flying at a maximum of 60 kilometers (43 miles) per hour.
Food: Cockatoos sometimes go out in groups of thousands in search of food. Common in the forest, they feed on plant food. However, as a pet or pet, they eat different types of seed mixes as well as different seeds, fruits and vegetables.
Males and females: Males and females can be recognized by looking at the eye color of some cockatoos. That is very troublesome and risky. So it is better to do DNA test to avoid trouble.
Breeding: They prefer to live in the holes of tall trees in the forest and there they nest. They make their home in naturally occurring or other bird holes. The female cockatoo can lay two to four white eggs. The cubs are blindfolded at a young age and both male and female cockatoos take turns to look after and raise the cubs for about three months. The cockatoo chicks are raised under the supervision of both. Hasan Raj Bhai, owner of Angry Birds Bd Pet Shop, who has already been able to lay the eggs of Medium Sulfur Crested Cockatoo. I know this is the first success of Medium Sulfur Crested Cockatoo in Bangladesh.
Pets: Cockatoos of different colors can be seen in different species, but the most common are white. The cockatoo has a reputation as one of the pets. It has become a popular cage bird due to its intelligence, attractiveness and human imitation. Also, they are found in many zoos around the world. Cockatoos are now very familiar to many in our country.
Endangered: To maintain the balance of biodiversity, forest birds, cockatoos, go out in groups in search of food. But some species of cockatoos have become known as annoying birds, causing severe damage to crops. Gunshots and poisonous substances are used to control them.
According to IUCN and Birdlife International, about seven species of cockatoos are considered endangered. The main cause of survival is deforestation and wildlife trade. All cockatoos are dependent on tree-built habitats, which have been destroyed by deforestation. Between 1973 and 1990 alone, about 6,754 salmon cockatoos were exported from Indonesia; So that the number of domestic trade or illegal exports was not taken into account.