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Cockatoo Crazy!

Thu Feb 7, 2013, 4:44 PM

Hi, how are you? by ~emmil

Celebrating the Cacatuidae family!


This article will include:



  • Cockatoo info
  • Art features

  • Fun facts

  • Video





What's a Cockatoo?


"Cockatoos are recognizable by the showy crests and curved bills. Their plumage is generally less colorful than that of other parrots, being mainly white, grey or black and often with colored features in the crest, cheeks or tail. On average they are larger than other parrots; however, the Cockatiel, the smallest cockatoo species, is a small bird."


Cockatoos are famous for having big personalities. They live for attention and will go to great lengths to make sure you watch! From wild dancing, to lap snuggles, and often a loud, sharp scream.

Black Cockatoo by *fnqphotographer




Art Features


Tia Dalma the Cockatoo by ~Nambroth Pink cockatoo by ~Verenique Le Perroquet Blanc by *BirdShadows
Umbrella too by ~caramitten




Cockatoo by ~SnellSnail
Fun Facts

  • The Cockatoo is the only naturally white or naturally pink parrot.
  • A Cockatoo bite is said to be worse than any other parrot's as their lower beak has 2 points, resulting in a 3-point bite if delivered.
  • Cockatoos are more mechanical than many other parrots and will disassemble their toys, your remote control and even their enclosures. They can escape almost any lock!





Video

Perhaps the world's most famous Cockatoo, this little Bare Eyed named Frostie shows off some serious dancing skill!





Want to learn more about Cockatoos? Check out the new group #CockatooCrazy!
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A quick little article/art feature regarding my favorite birds, Cockatoos! :love:
I was encouraged by ^Astralseed to write up an article, after reading her awesome Project Educate regarding art features! [link]

I hope you guys don't hate me for clogging up your message center. ^^; I know I only just posted a Horsin' Around feature! *crawls back into the cave*

Skin lovingly modified from [link]

Also, if there are any other Cockatoo/parrot enthusiasts, please comment and let me know! :D
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~BirdShadows Feb 11, 2013   General Artist
Thank you so much for featuring me! What a great article!
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`Crickatoo Feb 12, 2013  Student Digital Artist
Thank you for creating such awesome work! :D
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~Emberwood-Stables Feb 10, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
I adore cockatoos, even though a former friend of mine had one that nearly bit my fingernail off xD
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`Crickatoo Feb 12, 2013  Student Digital Artist
Ohhh yes, they can be nasty biters! Espeically with the double pointed lower beak :fear:
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~Emberwood-Stables Feb 12, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
I don't blame him though :D
I was feeding him a peanut and it slipped from my finger. unfortunately he had already begun to grab it and got my finger instead. It did bleed a lot though...
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~MadalynC Feb 8, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Cockatoos are just amazing.
I can't wait to get my moluccan. <3
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`Crickatoo Feb 9, 2013  Student Digital Artist
Ooh yay Moluccans! The snuggle beasts :D I'm hoping to get one in the future too! I raised an Umbrella for the first 6 years of his life and immediately fell in love with cockatoos. They're so wonderful :love: Good luck with your future moluccan! :squee:
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~Starstallion Feb 7, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I love Cockatoos they're so intelligent. I have a memory from when I was younger of a Cockatoo that used to come to our house every day at the same time for dinner and head scratches ^^

Also fun fact (if you haven't already heard this one): Did you know here in Australia there's a myth to do with the black red or yellow tailed cockatoos? If you see them flying high in the sky it's supposed to be a sign there is rain coming, and the number of them flying together is how many days it will rain for. Some people think it's silly but whenever I've seen them rain hasn't been too far behind!
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`Crickatoo Feb 9, 2013  Student Digital Artist
Ohh wow, I didn't know that one! How amazing; red and yellow tailed black cockatoos are so gorgeous; shame they're endangered :ohnoes:. What a lovely omen thoug! I'll keep that in mind if/when I visit Australia :D
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~Starstallion Feb 18, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
It is a shame, I find it very saddening that a lot of Australia's native creatures are endangered in their own home because of human development and introduced species :(
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