The citron parrot | Facts & Information

Origin

It is an endangered bird whose population is declining due to habitat loss. It originates in Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, the Philippines and the Pacific Islands.

It is a sociable bird that lives in pairs or small groups in the wild. They live on the edge of forests, in wooded lands and cultivated areas.

They can be found under the following names: Citron crested cockatoo, Citron crested cockatoo, Citron crested cockatoo, the Citron crested Cockatoo, etc.

Feeding Parrot Citron 

In the wild, it feeds on fruits, berries, flowers, seeds and peanuts.

Cockatoo parrots should be fed a prepared diet (granulated or extruded) supplemented with fresh fruits and greens, for variety of pishic development. He should receive about 1 cup of cooked diet and 1 cup of fresh fruits and greens daily.

Features Parrot Citron 

In adulthood, this parrot reaches 33 cm. The plumage is white on the head and, with golden spots on the sides, on the crest and on the tail. The crest is the defining feature of the Crested Citron cockatoo parrots, the crest flakes having a beautiful yellow-orange color, complementary to the yellow area around the ears.

The legs are gray in color. In adulthood, the eyes of females become reddish, while the eyes of males remain black. Usually, the crest of males is somewhat more spectacular than that of females; the beak is also larger in males than in females.

Highly intelligent bird, the Crested Citron Cockatoo can be taught a wide variety of funny tricks and will do everything in its power to capture your attention. These birds, although not a good choice for a baby animal, have a rather gentle nature and quickly form bonds of affection with their owners.

They love to play and to be given attention. They may not be a very good bird for apartments, but occasionally they can be quite noisy. They like to chew various things, so it would be good to have something to chew to occupy their time when you are not at home.

They are active and energetic birds that are both gentle and playful. They are curious and like to nibble on surrounding objects, but they are not as destructive as other cockatoos.

They must always be provided with toys, pieces of wood or branches that they can gnaw. Young specimens need to get used to deferential people and be exposed to a variety of situations, such as new cages, toys, visits to the vet, getting used to family friends, cutting claws and aprips, etc.to avoid fear of new situations. They need to be given space for movement. Although they are not as picky and possessive as the older white ones, they usually don't speak well.

Bathing or showering regularly is essential for maintaining plumage and skin in good condition. Birds can be spread and left to dry in a heated room or in the sun, or they can be dried using a hair dryer.

Breeding Parrot Citron 

Compared to other species of parrots where sexing is difficult to make with the naked eye in the citron parrot the color of the male's crest is more impressive and the beak is somewhat larger than the female's. Another difference is in the eyes where males have dark brown iris and females have red-brown iris.

Citron crested cockatoo parrots can be bred relatively easily in captivity, but they do not mate as frequently as Moluccan or umbrella cockatoo parrots.

Sexual maturity occurs around the age of 2 years, but in general, specimens of this species do not mate earlier than 5-6 years. The duration of reproductive life is not exactly known, but it is very likely to be up to 25 years or more.

In North America, these birds mate mainly in winter and spring.

The female hatches about 2-3 eggs, but generally only one of the chicks will survive. The nest must have double entry to reduce the possibility of the female being sequestered by the male in the nest. Nests made of wood can be successfully used, and their dimensions should be approximately 30x30x60 cm (Wxwxh) or 30x30x90 cm.

The incubation period is approximately 24-26 days. As a rule, both partners help hatch eggs. Chickens dress with feathers around the age of 8-10 weeks. Citron crested cockatoo chicks are easy to care for and most breeding formulas can be used successfully.

Males of citron-crested cockatoo parrot often become aggressive with their mate. The construction of the cage must consider the different methods to reduce aggression between partners. Shortening the wings of males before mating season will help the female escape if the male becomes aggressive. Aggressive behavior can also occur between compatible pairs, formed for mating.

Citron-crested cockatoos are not as loud as larger ones, however, when mating, noise and adjacent neighbors must be taken into account. If the citron-crested cockatoo parrots are housed in open-air aviaries, they will sing at night and especially when there is a full moon. In this situation, the aviary must be protected from possible predators.

The citron crested cockatoo parrot is generally a resistant and healthy bird species, but it has been found an increased susceptibility to the following diseases: diseases of the beak and plumage, swooping, aggression between partners, psittacosis, bacterial and fungal infections, capricious appetite, sarcocystosis and poisoning consecutive to the ingestion of metals.

Citron crested cockatoo parrots can live up to 40-50 years.