Triton Cockatoos
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The Triton Cockatoos are magnificent parrots that are native to New Guinea.
They are large birds totaling 18 inches in length. Tritons are a supspecies of the Greater Sulpher Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita galerita), found in Australia and considered an agricultural pest.
Triton Cockatoos make excellent pets and owning one involves a life long commitment as they are long lived.
Typical to most Cockatoos, Tritons love to chew. Wooden toys and natural limbs are recommended to keep them happy.
We offer our breeding pair large natural branches and they quickly set to work making toothpicks. Cockatoos are very animated birds and can be taught to do tricks which are quite amusing.
They are vocal birds that will call in the morning and evening, and are not recommended as pets for apartment dwellers. Tritons can learn to talk but the real charm is their affectionate nature. They adore being held and petted and will often raise their wings to be scratched.
A large Cockatoo cage is in order for Tritons. Make sure the door has a secure lock as they can be escape artists. Large wooden perches are recommended instead of pvc pipe perches. Pellets and fresh fruits and vegetables will keep your Triton in good health. Frequent bathing is recommended to keep their feathers snow white. Cockatoos naturally produce a powder down and baths along with a portable air purifier will keep this to a minimum. (Source: R&B Aviary - Breeder & Parrot Connoisseur)
Breeding: Like other cockatoos, the Triton Cockatoo usually makes its home in tree hollows.
Diet: They have a diverse diet, including seeds, fruit and insects.
Care and Feeding:
Parrots love to climb and play and need to be provided with a cage that allows them to move around freely and toys to entertain themselves with. Please refer to the following websites for information:
- Sources for Purchasing or Adopting your Companion or Aviary Birds
- Optimal nutrition to keep your bird healthy
- Housing your bird / Fun & Safe Toys
- Caring for your companion bird
Genus: Scientific:
Cacatua ... English: White Black-billed Cockatoos ...
Dutch: Wit & Zwartsnavelkakatoes ... German: Eigentliche
Kakadus ... French: Cacatoès 
Species: Scientific:
Cacatua galerita triton aka Cacatua triton ...English:
Triton Cockatoos ... Dutch: Triton Kakatoe ... German:
Tritonkakadu ... French: Cacatoès à huppe
jaune Triton
CITES II - Endangered Species Distribution: western Papua Islands, West Irian, New Guinea, Geelvink Bay, other Islands Around Indonesia
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