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Adult Male Umbrella Cockatoo Parrot for Sale – Casper

Meet Casper, a beautiful 4-year-old male Umbrella Cockatoo, also known as a White Cockatoo, available from Exotic Parrots Aviary.

Casper is offered for $1,300 USD and is described as DNA tested, hand tamed, weaned and cage trained. He is presented as a companion bird for an experienced and committed parrot owner looking for an intelligent, affectionate and interactive cockatoo.

The Umbrella Cockatoo (Cacatua alba) is recognized by its brilliant white plumage and distinctive fan-shaped crest. The species is highly intelligent and social, and companion birds benefit from regular human interaction, training, foraging and other forms of enrichment.

Casper – Product Details

• Name: Casper
• Species: Umbrella Cockatoo / White Cockatoo
• Scientific name: Cacatua alba
• Sex: Male
• Age: 4 years old
• Price: $1,300 USD
• DNA tested: Yes
• Hand tamed: Yes
• Cage trained: Yes
• Weaned: Yes
• Health status: Reported in good health
• Diet: Quality formulated parrot food, fresh vegetables, suitable fruits and controlled amounts of seeds/nuts
• Personality: Social, curious and interactive
• Temperament: Affectionate, intelligent, active and people-oriented
• Companion type: Adult companion cockatoo
• Documentation: Available documentation provided with the bird as applicable

Meet Casper – Adult Male Umbrella Cockatoo

At 4 years old, Casper is an established young adult Umbrella Cockatoo with previous human interaction and training.

He is hand tamed, cage trained and fully weaned, providing his new owner with an established foundation for continued handling and positive-reinforcement training.

Because every cockatoo develops its own individual personality, prospective owners are encouraged to ask about Casper’s current behavior, handling routine, favorite activities and interaction preferences before purchase.

Umbrella Cockatoo Temperament

Umbrella Cockatoos are known for their intelligence, affectionate nature, social behavior and strong bonds with their caregivers. They can be playful and engaging companion birds and can learn routines, behaviors and tricks through consistent positive-reinforcement training.

However, they are also large, vocal and demanding companion parrots. Their social and mental-stimulation requirements are significant, and inadequate enrichment can contribute to undesirable behaviors such as excessive vocalization or feather-destructive behavior.

For this reason, Casper’s new family should be prepared to provide substantial daily interaction, supervised exercise, enrichment and appropriate training.

Casper’s Personality

Casper is offered as a hand-tamed male Umbrella Cockatoo with an established history of human interaction.

His new owner should continue building trust through calm handling, positive reinforcement and predictable daily routines. Training can include simple behaviors, target training, recall work where appropriate and interactive activities.

Providing opportunities for foraging, climbing, chewing and problem-solving is particularly important for an intelligent cockatoo.

Diet & Nutrition

Casper is fully weaned and should receive a balanced diet appropriate for an adult Umbrella Cockatoo.

A suitable diet can include a quality formulated parrot pellet as a nutritional foundation, supplemented with a variety of fresh vegetables and appropriate fruits. Seeds and nuts can be offered in controlled quantities rather than making them the sole dietary source.

Fresh, clean drinking water should always be available.

Dietary requirements can vary between individual birds, so any significant dietary changes should be introduced gradually and discussed with an avian veterinarian when appropriate.

Cage Training & Housing

Casper is cage trained, but an Umbrella Cockatoo requires considerably more than simply being kept inside a cage.

His enclosure should be large, secure and constructed with sturdy materials appropriate for a powerful cockatoo beak. It should include suitable perches, enrichment items and durable bird-safe toys.

Daily supervised time outside the cage is important for exercise and mental stimulation. Umbrella Cockatoos also benefit from destructible toys and foraging activities that allow them to express natural behaviors.

Health & DNA Testing

Casper is offered in good health and is DNA tested.

DNA testing can confirm the bird’s sex, but it should not be confused with a complete veterinary health examination. We recommend that every new owner establish a relationship with an avian veterinarian and arrange an examination after acquiring a new companion bird.

Any available DNA documentation, health records and other applicable paperwork can be discussed with prospective buyers before purchase.

Noise, Social Needs & Enrichment

Prospective Umbrella Cockatoo owners should understand that these birds can be very vocal. Their natural communication can include loud calls, so they may not be suitable for every household or living environment.

Casper should receive regular opportunities for:
-Human interaction
-Positive-reinforcement training
-Foraging
-Chewing and shredding
-Climbing and exercise
-Supervised out-of-cage activity
-Independent play
-Rotating enrichment toys

Teaching a cockatoo to enjoy independent activities is particularly useful because constant attention is not always practical for a household.

Long-Term Commitment

Umbrella Cockatoos are long-lived companion birds and require a serious long-term commitment. Their care involves appropriate nutrition, veterinary attention, secure housing, enrichment, exercise and consistent social interaction.

Before purchasing Casper, prospective owners should make sure they have adequate time, space and experience to meet the needs of an adult cockatoo.

Casper – Umbrella Cockatoo for Sale

Casper is available for $1,300 USD.

He is a 4-year-old male Umbrella Cockatoo, DNA tested, fully weaned, hand tamed and cage trained.

If you are interested in Casper, contact Exotic Parrots Aviary or add to card to place your order for additional information and available delivery options.

Product Summary

Casper – 4-Year-Old Male Umbrella Cockatoo

Casper is an adult male Umbrella Cockatoo / White Cockatoo for sale, offered at $1,300 USD. He is DNA tested, weaned, hand tamed and cage trained and is looking for an appropriate long-term companion home.

Price: $1,300 USD

Exotic Parrots Aviary – Umbrella Cockatoos & Companion Parrots for Sale