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Baby Sulphur-crested Cockatoo – The ugly duckling of parrots
Don’t be too concerned – this rather unattractive stage only lasts for about 12 weeks for cockatoos!
One of Australia’s national treasures, the yellow sulfur-crested cockatoo is one of the smartest bird species. They are as friendly and curious as they can be and they roam freely across the continent, even in urban areas. They can sometimes wreak havoc by rummaging through bins, uprooting plants and just generally by being loud.
Their juvenile form is very fragile and well, ugly if you will. But most bird species go through this awkward phase before growing out their beautiful and spectacular plumes. This particular subspecies of cockatoos is characterized by its brilliant white plumage, a pale orbital area around the eyes and attractive yellow crest on top of their heads. These birds are extremely long-lived, especially in captivity – they can live up to 70 years!
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