Hand-reared citron-crested cockatoos can make good pets, as they are generally friendly and sociable, and of a curious nature. They do like to chew , but are not as noisy as most cockatoos. In fact, generally they are quiet, but they can make a moderately loud honking/screeching sound.
The citron-crested cockatoo is a medium-sized cockatoo with an orange crest, dark grey beak, pale orange ear patches, and strong feet and claws. The underside of the larger wing and tail feathers have a pale yellow color. The eyelid color is a very light blue. Both sexes are similar.
A citron-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea citrinocristata)
| Common name |
Citron-crested cockatoo |
| Scientific name |
Cacatua sulphurea citrinocristata |
| Color of feathers |
White, yellow under wings |
| Color of crest |
Bright orange |
| Body size |
34 cm |
| Sex differences |
Male has black eyes, female as brown eyes |
| Tame |
Easily |
| Cage or aviary |
Preferably aviary |
