Avian Companions
Major Mitchells
Major Mitchells-Cacatua
leadbeateri
Size-14 inches
Weight-360 to 480 grams
Description-The most
Beautiful of all the Cockatoos, The crest when erected is white
at the tip, then orange with a central band of yellow which is
broader in the female. The underparts and tail are white, while
the underparts and side of the head are Salmon pink. The
undersides of the flight and tail feathers are suffused with
Salmon pink.
Orgin-Australia
Pet Quality-The Major
Mitchells is not a favorite pet as it lacks the loving abilities
that all of the other cockatoo species have. It is also
considered to be less intelligent as the other cockatoo species.
All cockatoos have marked personalities and that alone can
determine the pets quality. This cockatoo is mainly for breeders
who are experts at raising cockatoos, as they have a history of
attacking the females (Mate Aggression).
Status-Endangered
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