Cockatoo Archives - Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary

TJ

TJ is a Citron Crested Cockatoo who was in one home most of his life. TJ is our resident beaver and Cockatoo all rolled into one. He can easily chew through 2 or 3 toys a day and he keeps us busy keeping him busy! TJ requires an experienced home as he can be a […]

Tiko

Tiko is a Goffin’s Cockatoo who is approximately 25 to 30 years old. Tiko was very much loved in her previous home but came to us when her caregiver could no longer look after her. Tiko has had feather destructive behavior for most of her life and this likely will not change. That being said, […]

Patty

Patty is a Sulfur Crested Cockatoo age unknown. Patty is a former World Parrot Refuge bird who was adopted for several years but returned due to no fault of our own. Patty is our water baby and loves a good spray, a shower or a bath in the sink, she’s not picky, just keep it […]

Snowflake

Snowflake is an 18 year old female Umbrella Cockatoo. She is an absolute doll – gentle and affectionate but also goofy and an occasional dancer. Snowflake startles easily so would be best in a quieter home with no young children or dogs. She can be timid, and takes patience and time to warm up to […]

Phoenix

Phoenix is a Bare Eyed Cockatoo who is brimming with energy! He needs cardboard, paper cups, and different kinds of foraging toys to keep him happily occupied. He loves to dance in rhythm to all kinds of music and play on his swing. He happily steps up for head scratches from his favourite people. While […]

Rocky

Rocky is a friendly, playful, and fun Sulphur Crested Cockatoo that loves to figure out how things work and loves foraging toys. He is very smart and inquisitive, and loves a challenge. He also loves his wood toys, and can be found chipping them very carefully into kindling. Rocky welcomes human interaction and would do […]

Sugar and Nougat

Sugar and Nougat are a pair of shy Goffin’s Cockatoos. They definitely prefer each other to humans, but would definitely warm up over time with lots of love. Nougat has an old injury to his left wing making it droopy, but it does not affect him or his flying. Both Sugar and Nougat like to […]

Charlie

Charlie is a sweet, funny Citron Crested Cockatoo who enjoys human interaction but takes a little time to establish a human connection. Charlie has a best friend named Rocky, who is a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. Together, they are heartwarming and delightful and enjoy being there for each other, as well as connecting with people. They […]

Princess Buttercup (Baby)

Buttercup is a middle aged Greater Sulphur Crested Cockatoo and is very cuddly with her favourite people. She is affectionate with a touch of cockatoo naughtiness. She is an excellent flier and has a lot of energy! She loves to chew toys made of hard wood, and quickly turns them into kindling. She will need […]

Merlin

Merlin is a sweet and shy male Goffin’s cockatoo who loves to fly! He likes dancing and head scratches with his favourite people. He is quiet and pleasant, but it still a Cockatoo and can have his loud moments. He is a very intelligent boy, and loves observing everything going on around him. He can […]

Mango

Mango is a Moluccan Cockatoo of unknown age. He is pretty easy going and loves going for walks in his harness and hanging out for hours on his favourite peoples’ shoulder. Speaking of favourite people- he loves all men! The more facial hair the better for Mango. He likes to preen beards while staring into […]

Baby

Baby is a female Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. She loves attention, and can become jealous if you pay attention to other birds or people. She usually prefers men but has been friendly with some women. Sometimes Baby can be a little shy to new faces, but once she warms up to you she becomes very friendly […]

Joey

Joey is a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, age unknown. Joey is rumored to have lived in a pet store for many years, then sold and sold again as a Christmas gift. Unfortunately Cockatoos make terrible Christmas presents so Joey now finds herself with us. Joey is a lovely although loud bird. Joey is incredibly intelligent and […]

Cliff and Norm

Cliff and Norm are Goffin Cockatoos and they have been incredible friends for almost 32 years! They would very much like a home together where everyone knows their names! Norm (Male)- Is definitely the leader of the two, he is a year older than Cliff. Norm likes for people to be around, for a long […]

Bolo

Bolo is a male Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. We know very little about him as he was rescued by a caring woman who could not keep him. We do know he is a lovely sweet bird who is accepting of both men and women. He has a wing that was at some point in his life, […]

Mindy

Mindy is a beautiful Eleanora Sulphur Crested Cockatoo who is likely a male. He can be shy outside of the cage, but will beg for head scratches by putting his head down expectantly. He has a loving nature underneath his assertive and sometimes wary demeanor. He is selective about who he wants to be close […]

Minnie

Minnie is a fiesty, goofy, sometimes challenging Bare-eyed cockatoo. As a survivor of the World Parrot Refuge she is of indeterminate age and unknown history. However, we have learned a lot about her character in the 4 years she has been with Greyhaven. She is definitely female – laying an egg proved that! Like many […]

Frodo and Sam

Frodo and Sam are a pair of spunky Goffin’s Cockatoos. Sam is shy and likes his space, while Frodo is the complete opposite. She can be bold and quite mischievous. As a pair Frodo and Sam like to spend time together, preen each other, and share millet and other snacks. Frodo will accept the occasional […]

Bungee

Bungee is a shy but sweet female Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. She seems to prefer men, but is gentle with women as well. Bungee can be timid with new people and shy away from them, but warms up over time. Bungee likes to swing inside down as if bungee jumping, hence her name! Bungee will also […]

Fred and Lucy

Fred and Lucy are a bonded pair of Sulphur Crested Cockatoos of unknown age who love to play and spend time together. Fred is the friendlier of the pair and Lucy takes more time to establish trust, but easily warms up to people given a little time. Lucy feels protected by Fred so is more […]

Sumda

Sumda is a handsome Lesser Sulphur Crested Cockatoo who is energetic, playful, and curious. He can be quite loud when he gets excited! He enjoys human interaction but takes some time to develop trust and a relationship. He loves playing with a variety of different toys to stay busy. He can be aggressive and unpredictable […]