Sassy Posted March 17, 2013 Posted March 17, 2013 This is Butch. Today he joined our flock. We aren't totally sure what he is exactly as he appears to be a hybrid cockatoo of umbrella and either a citron or sulpher crested. We also aren't sure he's really a he (getting tested to make sure). Also based on info on his ring he might be 25 years old. We are replacing his cage and everything as it was a mess.
judygram Posted March 17, 2013 Posted March 17, 2013 What a gorgeous cockatoo, I am not sure what type he is but I bet one of the other members does, congrats on your new addition, handsome fella or gorgeous girl.
Jayd Posted March 17, 2013 Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) The baby appears to be a Citron [sumba] Too. It has the yellow ear patches and yellow on the under wing. A real beauty.... A Galha will cross breed with any other "TOO. The problem with Hybrids is they can pick up bad traits and possible medical problems. In your study and research in comparing this sweet heart, don't go or judge by name but by habits and trait's, the bird might act like a Goffin or a Bare eye..... http://www.avianweb.com/citroncockatoo.html Edited March 17, 2013 by Jayd
Luvparrots Posted March 17, 2013 Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Great looking Too! Would love to hear more about your new companion. Details please! Edited March 17, 2013 by luvparrots
Sassy Posted March 17, 2013 Author Posted March 17, 2013 He's definitely not a baby. Min 10 and possibly 25 years old. We feel he's a mix of the umbrella and the citron. He is a BIG boy though. The woman at the bird shop said he's as big as her male triton.
Jayd Posted March 17, 2013 Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) He's definitely not a baby. Min 10 and possibly 25 years old. We feel he's a mix of the umbrella and the citron. He is a BIG boy though. The woman at the bird shop said he's as big as her male triton. LOL, I call all our wonderful fids "BABY"....Our Tango is a Triton. Best luck. Edited March 17, 2013 by Jayd Tango instead of Fred
Greywings Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Hmm a Citron /Umbrella hybrid = Citronella? Sorry had to do that, you have a beautiful birdy boy there.
Jayd Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Hi, after researching and checking around, it looks like Butch is A Citron "TOO, they grow to 15 inch's plus, that's as large as a Greater or Triton. In the photos you provided he's in "Full Puff", wait till he brings his lover face feathers up to cover his lower mandible, [grandpa mode lol] Here's a link showing a large Citron in full puff. http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Citron+Cockatoos%2C&ei=UTF-8&fr=moz35
Jayd Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 He's already done that. Lol Aren't they wonderful, lol........Your doing such a good job thanks.............................................
Greywings Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Hubby calls that puff hideing the lower mandible is them saying see I won't bite-no beak.
Sassy Posted March 19, 2013 Author Posted March 19, 2013 Did make a mistake last night. Tried rolling my arm to get him to step off... Didn't work. He just reached down and pinched my arm hard to steady himself. I have a nice bruise to show for it.
Timbersmom Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Those pinches hurt too! Sometimes more than a bite I think. It's always live and learn though
murfchck Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Hubby calls that puff hideing the lower mandible is them saying see I won't bite-no beak. They are really just faking ya out! It's the "see, i won't bite you, come closer and see for yourself...Oops, i lied" look! I still fall for it everytime though! I will say i got a great "too" backrub tonight. He ran up and down my back jumping, hubby kept trying to get him on his but he wouldn't! Yeah me! Lol
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