Black Palm Cockatoo

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erlabella

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Disclaimer: I know that palm cockatoos are for experienced owners and that they need daily training and exercise and stuff. I’m also well aware of the price of palm cockatoos. I do not plan on buying a palm cockatoo impulsively nor try to see if I can handle them. I would love to buy a palm cockatoo when I’m older and a lot more experienced.

Here’s the questions:

- Does anyone know about their behavior and personality? I can’t seem to find it anywhere online.

- How much attention does a palm cockatoo need (compared to other cockatoos/parrots)

- I’ve read that they’re not exactly a bird you can cuddle and play with. But could you train them to be (more) affectionate?

- Do they need a specific diet?

- Do they get along with other birds? (Depends on the personality right?)

- Are they dusty like other cockatoos?

- Can you take them outside of their cage often and for a long time and interact with them or what? Do they like attention/ human interaction like most cockatoos?

- Are they loud?

- Are they generally more aggressive than other cockatoos/parrots?

That’s all my questions for now. Feel free to send me links about palm cockatoo care :)

Erlabella
 
erlabella said:
Disclaimer: I know that palm cockatoos are for experienced owners and that they need daily training and exercise and stuff. I’m also well aware of the price of palm cockatoos. I do not plan on buying a palm cockatoo impulsively nor try to see if I can handle them. I would love to buy a palm cockatoo when I’m older and a lot more experienced.

The Black Palm is a beautiful species of cockatoo that can be hard to find and acquire because of their expensive price (around $15,000-17,000) but also note that with their expensive price, it is also quite expensive to care for them and provide what they need for their long lifespans. Definitely not a bird for someone on a budget of any kind! Still, it's nice to daydream.... :)

Here’s the questions:

- Does anyone know about their behavior and personality? I can’t seem to find it anywhere online.

I follow a black palm on instagram and the countless videos I have seen of him are very similar to a normal cockatoo -- they love playing, destroying toys and being an active member of the family.

- How much attention does a palm cockatoo need (compared to other cockatoos/parrots)

Compared to other parrots it will be about the same as any other cockatoo. From what I've seen and researched they don't seem to be as sensitive/neurotic or particular screamers but they will require at least a couple hours of interaction a day. Like other cockatoos they do want to be part of the family flock.

- I’ve read that they’re not exactly a bird you can cuddle and play with. But could you train them to be (more) affectionate?

It really will just depend on the bird, how it's raised at the breeder's. Once you gain their trust and really develop that bond with them, they can allow cuddling. Main thing is though, you can't force a bird to cuddle with you if it doesn't want to.

- Do they need a specific diet?

Black palms don't have a specific need for one thing in their diet, but they do have those huge beaks that make them great at cracking open nuts, which should be fed weekly. Brazilian nuts, walnuts, hazelnut, pine nut, etc. they usually go crazy for them. With their actual diet, variety here will be key and you don't want to skimp on feeding the proper diet for a big, expensive bird like this. You will want to provide a diet including fresh veggies, fruit, pellets can also be offered, even seed.


- Do they get along with other birds? (Depends on the personality right?)

Just like with any other bird, it will depend on their personality. A proper introduction is important.

- Are they dusty like other cockatoos?

No, they are not as dusty as say, an Umbrella. I have heard this from owners with both species and it is said none produce more than the white cockatoos.

- Can you take them outside of their cage often and for a long time and interact with them or what? Do they like attention/ human interaction like most cockatoos?

Absolutely you can take them out. They will be just like any other parrot you get wanting love and to play -- assuming you get one as a hand-fed baby. I encourage you to look up the black palm I follow on instagram -- his name is Nude the Black Palm cockatoo! He is happy to come out of his cage and play with his owner.


- Are they loud?

Yep, you bet. As loud as any other cockatoo can be, though I have heard they aren't as bad 'screamers'. More even-tempered and quieter but they absolutely have the capacity to let you hear them down the block.

- Are they generally more aggressive than other cockatoos/parrots?

This I'm not sure. It will probably depend on personality, how the baby is raised at the breeder's, the time spent with people.

That’s all my questions for now. Feel free to send me links about palm cockatoo care :)

Erlabella
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Please see my answers in bold! I myself find them extremely fascinating, very intelligent, and very different from other parrots in appearance. As with the expensive Hyacinth macaws ($10k), this is a parrot where you 'spare no expense' if you know what I mean. Getting the black palm a huge enclosure, like an indoor aviary, getting monthly supply of new toys to play with, including ordering nuts and giving a healthy diet daily does add up and you will be spending an additional $400 a month on just upkeep of the bird.
 
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erlabella said:
Disclaimer: I know that palm cockatoos are for experienced owners and that they need daily training and exercise and stuff. I’m also well aware of the price of palm cockatoos. I do not plan on buying a palm cockatoo impulsively nor try to see if I can handle them. I would love to buy a palm cockatoo when I’m older and a lot more experienced.

The Black Palm is a beautiful species of cockatoo that can be hard to find and acquire because of their expensive price (around $15,000-17,000) but also note that with their expensive price, it is also quite expensive to care for them and provide what they need for their long lifespans. Definitely not a bird for someone on a budget of any kind! Still, it's nice to daydream.... :)

Here’s the questions:

- Does anyone know about their behavior and personality? I can’t seem to find it anywhere online.

I follow a black palm on instagram and the countless videos I have seen of him are very similar to a normal cockatoo -- they love playing, destroying toys and being an active member of the family.

- How much attention does a palm cockatoo need (compared to other cockatoos/parrots)

Compared to other parrots it will be about the same as any other cockatoo. From what I've seen and researched they don't seem to be as sensitive/neurotic or particular screamers but they will require at least a couple hours of interaction a day. Like other cockatoos they do want to be part of the family flock.

- I’ve read that they’re not exactly a bird you can cuddle and play with. But could you train them to be (more) affectionate?

It really will just depend on the bird, how it's raised at the breeder's. Once you gain their trust and really develop that bond with them, they can allow cuddling. Main thing is though, you can't force a bird to cuddle with you if it doesn't want to.

- Do they need a specific diet?

Black palms don't have a specific need for one thing in their diet, but they do have those huge beaks that make them great at cracking open nuts, which should be fed weekly. Brazilian nuts, walnuts, hazelnut, pine nut, etc. they usually go crazy for them. With their actual diet, variety here will be key and you don't want to skimp on feeding the proper diet for a big, expensive bird like this. You will want to provide a diet including fresh veggies, fruit, pellets can also be offered, even seed.


- Do they get along with other birds? (Depends on the personality right?)

Just like with any other bird, it will depend on their personality. A proper introduction is important.

- Are they dusty like other cockatoos?

No, they are not as dusty as say, an Umbrella. I have heard this from owners with both species and it is said none produce more than the white cockatoos.

- Can you take them outside of their cage often and for a long time and interact with them or what? Do they like attention/ human interaction like most cockatoos?

Absolutely you can take them out. They will be just like any other parrot you get wanting love and to play -- assuming you get one as a hand-fed baby. I encourage you to look up the black palm I follow on instagram -- his name is Nude the Black Palm cockatoo! He is happy to come out of his cage and play with his owner.


- Are they loud?

Yep, you bet. As loud as any other cockatoo can be, though I have heard they aren't as bad 'screamers'. More even-tempered and quieter but they absolutely have the capacity to let you hear them down the block.

- Are they generally more aggressive than other cockatoos/parrots?

This I'm not sure. It will probably depend on personality, how the baby is raised at the breeder's, the time spent with people.

That’s all my questions for now. Feel free to send me links about palm cockatoo care :)

Erlabella
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Please see my answers in bold! I myself find them extremely fascinating, very intelligent, and very different from other parrots in appearance. As with the expensive Hyacinth macaws ($10k), this is a parrot where you 'spare no expense' if you know what I mean. Getting the black palm a huge enclosure, like an indoor aviary, getting monthly supply of new toys to play with, including ordering nuts and giving a healthy diet daily does add up and you will be spending an additional $400 a month on just upkeep of the bird.
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Thank you for your answers :)

The black palm cockatoo is one of my favorite types of parrots :) Along with HY macaw, hybrid macaws, major mitchell’s cockatoo and moluccan cockatoo :) They are absolutely stunning!
 
They are not as needy or confused as their white counterparts are. They are very rare as a pet and cost a small fortune to buy. When their crests goes up it is usually because they are cowed by something.
 
erlabella said:
itzjbean said:
erlabella said:
Disclaimer: I know that palm cockatoos are for experienced owners and that they need daily training and exercise and stuff. I’m also well aware of the price of palm cockatoos. I do not plan on buying a palm cockatoo impulsively nor try to see if I can handle them. I would love to buy a palm cockatoo when I’m older and a lot more experienced.

The Black Palm is a beautiful species of cockatoo that can be hard to find and acquire because of their expensive price (around $15,000-17,000) but also note that with their expensive price, it is also quite expensive to care for them and provide what they need for their long lifespans. Definitely not a bird for someone on a budget of any kind! Still, it's nice to daydream.... :)

Here’s the questions:

- Does anyone know about their behavior and personality? I can’t seem to find it anywhere online.

I follow a black palm on instagram and the countless videos I have seen of him are very similar to a normal cockatoo -- they love playing, destroying toys and being an active member of the family.

- How much attention does a palm cockatoo need (compared to other cockatoos/parrots)

Compared to other parrots it will be about the same as any other cockatoo. From what I've seen and researched they don't seem to be as sensitive/neurotic or particular screamers but they will require at least a couple hours of interaction a day. Like other cockatoos they do want to be part of the family flock.

- I’ve read that they’re not exactly a bird you can cuddle and play with. But could you train them to be (more) affectionate?

It really will just depend on the bird, how it's raised at the breeder's. Once you gain their trust and really develop that bond with them, they can allow cuddling. Main thing is though, you can't force a bird to cuddle with you if it doesn't want to.

- Do they need a specific diet?

Black palms don't have a specific need for one thing in their diet, but they do have those huge beaks that make them great at cracking open nuts, which should be fed weekly. Brazilian nuts, walnuts, hazelnut, pine nut, etc. they usually go crazy for them. With their actual diet, variety here will be key and you don't want to skimp on feeding the proper diet for a big, expensive bird like this. You will want to provide a diet including fresh veggies, fruit, pellets can also be offered, even seed.


- Do they get along with other birds? (Depends on the personality right?)

Just like with any other bird, it will depend on their personality. A proper introduction is important.

- Are they dusty like other cockatoos?

No, they are not as dusty as say, an Umbrella. I have heard this from owners with both species and it is said none produce more than the white cockatoos.

- Can you take them outside of their cage often and for a long time and interact with them or what? Do they like attention/ human interaction like most cockatoos?

Absolutely you can take them out. They will be just like any other parrot you get wanting love and to play -- assuming you get one as a hand-fed baby. I encourage you to look up the black palm I follow on instagram -- his name is Nude the Black Palm cockatoo! He is happy to come out of his cage and play with his owner.


- Are they loud?

Yep, you bet. As loud as any other cockatoo can be, though I have heard they aren't as bad 'screamers'. More even-tempered and quieter but they absolutely have the capacity to let you hear them down the block.

- Are they generally more aggressive than other cockatoos/parrots?

This I'm not sure. It will probably depend on personality, how the baby is raised at the breeder's, the time spent with people.

That’s all my questions for now. Feel free to send me links about palm cockatoo care :)

Erlabella
Click to expand...


Please see my answers in bold! I myself find them extremely fascinating, very intelligent, and very different from other parrots in appearance. As with the expensive Hyacinth macaws ($10k), this is a parrot where you 'spare no expense' if you know what I mean. Getting the black palm a huge enclosure, like an indoor aviary, getting monthly supply of new toys to play with, including ordering nuts and giving a healthy diet daily does add up and you will be spending an additional $400 a month on just upkeep of the bird.
Click to expand...

Thank you for your answers :)

The black palm cockatoo is one of my favorite types of parrots :) Along with HY macaw, hybrid macaws, major mitchell’s cockatoo and moluccan cockatoo :) They are absolutely stunning!
Click to expand...


OMG! We share the same dream birds literally to a T! A Hyacinth Mac, a Balck Palm too, Camelot (hybrid) macaw, MM too, Moluccan! Among mutation eclectus and Amazons, which are stunning!
 
 
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itzjbean said:
erlabella said:
itzjbean said:
Please see my answers in bold! I myself find them extremely fascinating, very intelligent, and very different from other parrots in appearance. As with the expensive Hyacinth macaws ($10k), this is a parrot where you 'spare no expense' if you know what I mean. Getting the black palm a huge enclosure, like an indoor aviary, getting monthly supply of new toys to play with, including ordering nuts and giving a healthy diet daily does add up and you will be spending an additional $400 a month on just upkeep of the bird.
Click to expand...

Thank you for your answers :)

The black palm cockatoo is one of my favorite types of parrots :) Along with HY macaw, hybrid macaws, major mitchell’s cockatoo and moluccan cockatoo :) They are absolutely stunning!
Click to expand...


OMG! We share the same dream birds literally to a T! A Hyacinth Mac, a Balck Palm too, Camelot (hybrid) macaw, MM too, Moluccan! Among mutation eclectus and Amazons, which are stunning!
Click to expand...

That’s cool! I love everything about them. Their personality, looks and their colorful feathers :) My biggest goal in life is to have those birds (if I even have the money and time) as companions :) and btw I looked up Nude the Black Palm cockatoo and I couldn’t find it :( If you know any other parrot Instagram pages (HY, hybrids, BPC, MM and moluccan) feel free to show me some :)
 
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I worked with (for, let's be honest here. I worked for him) a wild caught, illegally imported, siezed by fish and game black palm for about 3 years. Man do I miss that bird. What a funny little person. Loved anyone in a black hat or red shirt. Loved pistachios, macadamia nuts (which he dipped in water prior to cracking), and cheerios. Nothing funnier than watching him work on a spray millet. Rainy days were his favorite; Artie loooooved his baths.

They, or at least Artie wasn't, nearly as loud as a white 'too. Fairly independent except when he wasn't, quiet except when he was loud, nice when he wasn't being a snot (lol you know how it goes). Their call is loud loud, but highly unique and not at all unpleasant. Also have a call that sounds like they are saying "hello". Really cool birds, but I have never known one in a pet situation. More wanted to share my experience and sub to the thread at the same time. :)

Artie is now in a breeding program, since his genes are unrepresented in the us population. He successfully raised a female chick this past season, I am quite pleased to say. :D

From phone
 
erlabella said:
That’s cool! I love everything about them. Their personality, looks and their colorful feathers :) My biggest goal in life is to have those birds (if I even have the money and time) as companions :) and btw I looked up Nude the Black Palm cockatoo and I couldn’t find it :( If you know any other parrot Instagram pages (HY, hybrids, BPC, MM and moluccan) feel free to show me some :)
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Nude the Black Palm cockatoo = owner's instagram is gwenj90

I also follow an owner with 2 Hyacinths and a hybrid harlequin macaw -- look up their instagram = parrotsrus

Hope that helps!!
 
Hello I Wouldn't buy one if all I ever had is budgies their real expensive if I was you I would get a Goffins,Sulphur Crested,Ubrella are a Rose Breasted Cockatoo and can you afford one
 
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