Bird breed
Umbrella Cockatoo
Emotionally intense feathered toddler.
Size
18 in / 400–800 g
Lifespan
40–70 years
Talk Ability
Moderate
Noise
Very Loud
Origin
Indonesia
Overview
Umbrellas are dramatic, cuddly and enormously demanding. Screaming reaches 130 dB. Not a starter parrot — but a lifetime companion for the right person.
Care & lifestyle
Requires 6+ hours of out-of-cage time. Structured independence training prevents Velcro-bird syndrome and screaming.
Diet foundation
- Low-fat pellet
- Sprouted grains
- Veg-heavy chop
- Limited nuts
Recommended cage min: 40 × 30 × 48 in + daily free-flight room
Sound profile
- Noise
- Very Loud
- Talk ability
- Moderate
- Social need
- Extreme
Bring home checklist
- · Vet booked within 72 hours
- · Species-correct food & bowls
- · Enrichment / toy rotation
- · ID + microchip / DNA
- · Pet-safe cleaning products
