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Rose-breasted Cockatoo  (Eolophus roseicapilla)

Also Known As: Galah, Roseate Cockatoo, Red-breasted Cockatoo, "Rosies"
 
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Rose-breasted Cockatoo or Galah

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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Extroverted, loving, comical; some learn to talk. Males may become difficult to handle upon reaching breeding age.

Captive Status:
Widespread in captivity.

Longevity:
40yrs

Housing:
Walk in aviary, minimum length 7m (23 ft).

Enrichment:
Different chewables (bird-safe branches, sterilized pine cones, different sized perches), hanging toys, vegetable tanned leather toys, different bird-safe dried grasses; bathing.

Nest Box Size:
12" x 12" x 24" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 61cm) vertical box.

Clutch Size:
3 or 4 but up to 6

Incubation Time:
22-23 days

Fledging Age:
7-8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
8-9g (0.3-0.31 oz)

Peak Weight:
293-423g (10.25-14.8 oz)

Weaning Weight:
246-363g (8.6-12.7 oz)

Link to Specialist Club:
Cockatoo Society. 26961 N. Broadway, 92026.

More Info Sites:
http://www.eclectusville.com/breeding.html

http://www.upatsix.com/fyi/rose_breasted_toos.htm

http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt3866.html