Species Information

Picking the Right Bird for You

So you're thinking of getting a new best friend? Or adding a friend to one you already have? It makes a difference in your happiness and theirs if you are living with a species of bird that is compatible with your lifestyle and personality.  You should take time to consider your individual personality  and your pet bird's natural temperament before making a commitment. Please note: any bird may differ from the temperament generalizations customarily assigned to its species as a group. Below you will find a brief description of the species of birds that we sell.

Blue & Gold Macaw         Umbrella Cockatoo          Goffins Cockatoo          Moluccan Cockatoo 

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Blue & Gold Macaw Scientific name: Ara ararauna Common names: Blue and Gold Macaw, Blue and Yellow Macaw Life span: 70-90 years Length: 32 - 35 inches Wingspan: 41 - 44.5 inches Weight: 900 - 1200 g Diet: Fruits, pellets, veggies, seeds, nuts, pasta and grains   The Blue and Gold Macaw, also know as the Blue and Yellow Macaw has a reputation among Macaws for being a good talker. While one can never be sure if their pet parrot will ever talk, the Blue and Gold Macaw is more likely to talk than other varieties of Macaw. The Blue and Gold Macaw is lively, intelligent, affectionate and even-tempered. In spite of their noisiness and their love of chewing the Blue and Gold Macaw makes a wonderful pet. The Blue and Gold Macaw is gentle and sweet. They are highly social parrots and love being around people.  Because of their intelligence the Blue and Gold is quite good at learning new tricks and seems to delight in doing so.  Do not get a macaw if you want a pretty caged bird. They truly deserve better and will be miserable. Due to their long life span they become a true commitment and a treasured family member. They are worth the effort and can be a truly delightful pet.
Umbrella Cockatoo Scientific name: Alba Cacatua Common names: Umbrella Cockatoo, Great White Cockatoo Lifespan: 60-70 years Length: 18 inches Wingspan: Weight: 550-650 g (1.3 pounds) Habitat Size: 102 x 76 x 127 cm (40 x 30 x 50 in) Habitat  Bar Spacing: 25.5 mm (1.0 in) Diet: Fruits, pellets, veggies, seeds, nuts, pasta and grains   The Umbrella Cockatoos are by far the most affectionate and cuddly of birds. They require a great amount of attention. Cockatoos need toys to play with and chew on. They mimic speech but have a limited number of words in their vocabulary.
Goffins Cockatoo Scientific name: Goffini Cacatua Common names:  Goffin’s Cockatoo Lifespan: 60-70 years Length: 32 cm (13 inches) Wingspan: Weight: 350 g (12 ounces) Habitat Size: 81 x 58 x 94 cm (32 x 23 x 37 in) Habitat  Bar Spacing: 19.5 mm (0.75 in) Diet: Fruits, pellets, veggies, seeds, nuts, pasta and grains The Goffins Cockatoos are very intelligent and make great family companions who will be affectionate to everyone in the family.
Moluccan Cockatoo Scientific name: Moluccensis Cacatua   Common names: Moluccan Cockatoo, Salmon-Crested Cockatoo Lifespan: 60+ years Length: 52 cm. (21-22 inches) Wingspan: Weight: 640-1025 grams Habitat Size: 30 x 24 x 30 inches Habitat  Bar Spacing: 1-1 1/2 inches Diet: Fruits, pellets, veggies, seeds, nuts, pasta and grains The Moluccan is one of the largest of the cockatoos.  This bird is valued and prized for its affectionate and intelligent nature. They crave attention and can be noisy at times. They need outlets for their playfulness so toys are quite important. This pet can be constantly entertaining and a good companion. They learn behaviors, both positive and negative. They are very social animals, and get along well with each other.  T's Exotics Pensacola, Fl 32506 (850) 455-3125 teresais@earthlink.net