Cacatua alba ...................................................................... By Gideon Scheepers
Description
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They are mainly white with a broad umbrella like crest.
They have a yellowish wash to the underside of the tail and wings.
The bill is black, and the periophthalmic ring has a faint blue tinge.
The male have a black iris and hens have a reddish-brown iris, which
is achieved at the age of about 4 years old. They grow to a length
of about 45-cm.
Range & Habitat
Umbrellas are found in Indonesia. They prefer forests, open woodland, and cleared areas with isolated trees. They are becoming scarce in their natural habitat, due to over-trapping and deforestation. They can be seen in pairs or small groups of 3 to 12 birds.
Housing in Aviculture
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They need strong roomy aviaries, be it suspended or
conventional. Robust perches are a must as well as a nestbox or log.
Breeding in Aviculture
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Umbrellas
are relatively easy to breed and can be prolific once established.
We supply our pairs with a tree stump 40-cm in diameter and 90 cm
high. We also use a PVC pipe nest of about the same size. They are
seasonal breeders, usually starting in early spring, but can occur
at other times of year. Clutch size is normally 2 eggs and incubation
lasts 28 days, the young fledge at around 11 to 14 weeks.
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Pet
Quality
Umbrellas make great cuddly teddy bear like pets, my
pet umbrella, loves to get into bed with me and have a cuddle. They
will learn to talk, and whistle and even sing, but to me it is the
affection that they show that wins me over.
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