How long do cockatoos live?

Cockatoos live 40–60+ years with good care. That makes a cockatoo a long-term commitment, so plan for who will look after your bird for its whole life.

Are cockatoos good for beginners?

Cockatoos are best for experienced keepers. The ultimate cuddle bird. Needs a family who's home a lot and ready for a big commitment.

They can learn a few words, but cockatoos are loved more for their personality than their vocabulary.

Yes. Cockatoos have loud calls, especially at dawn and dusk, so they suit a house more than a thin-walled condo.

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Cockatoos for sale · Baesa, Quezon City

Hand-raised cockatoos

Name: Cockatoo kisses: umbrella cockatoo at Mysher Aviary
Uploaded: 2026-09-29T09:00:00+08:00
Duration: 1 min 9 s
Description: Hand-raised and completely smitten: one of our umbrella cockatoos showering Sherwin with affection.

Crested, cuddly and famously affectionate. Our umbrella cockatoos are bred and hand-raised at the aviary, so they grow up tame, confident and used to people. A cockatoo can live 40 to 60 years or more: a lifelong companion for a family that's home a lot.

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Umbrella Cockatoo

Cacatua alba

About 46 cm · lives 40–60+ years

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Care guide · Cacatua alba

Life with an umbrella cockatoo

Species: Umbrella Cockatoo
Scientific name: Cacatua alba
Lifespan: 40–60+ years
Size: About 46 cm

Talking abilityA few words

CuddlinessVelcro bird

Noise levelLoud & proud

First-bird friendlyExperienced

What they eat

Pellets, vegetables, some fruit and nuts sparingly — cockatoos gain weight easily.

Their home

An extra-large cage, a play stand and heavy-duty toys to shred. Plenty of out-of-cage time.

Time & attention

The ultimate cuddle bird. Needs a family who's home a lot and ready for a big commitment.

We'll go through all of this with you in person, too. Bring your questions to the meetup.

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Cockatoo kisses

Hand-raised and completely smitten: one of our umbrella cockatoos showering Sherwin with affection.

Filmed right here at the aviary in Baesa, Quezon City.

Good to know

Cockatoos, answered.

Still wondering? Sherwin is happy to talk cockatoos on Viber or Messenger, or at the aviary.

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Prices depend on the bird's age, sex and colour, so we don't post them online. Message Sherwin on Viber or Facebook for a quote, then meet the bird in person at the aviary in Baesa, Quezon City before you decide. Nothing is paid online.