Glossy Cockatoos- I'm getting one...

[Raa]

So as of next year I will be adding a glossy black cockatoo to my family. This will be my last bird as three cockatoos is plenty of work. They are really unvomunc in aviculture and to my knowledge there is only one person successfully handraised them in my country. I'm lucky enough to have a friend who is close with her who is willing to entrust a baby to me.

These guys are listed as threatened in the wild, and are actually a different species to Red Tailed Blacks, although they do look alot like them. I've got plenty of resources but was wondering if anyone here keeps them and how they find them as a species. There is very limited information on them online, and almost nothing about them as handraised pets.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Congrats. I would LOVE a black cockatoo.

 

[sunnysmom]

I have never even heard of a glossy black cockatoo. How exciting for you.

 

[Aubrey]

Can you post a picture?

 

[MagpieDragon]

Lucky for u, there's an article on rare cockatoos in aviculture in my latest birdie magazine, featuring the glossy.

The article (well, the GB2 bits) is as follows:

diet- ''White cockatoos require less fat than their black cockatoo cousins, and owners should be conscious of the actual needs of the species in question. the best example of this dietary need is the Glossy Black Cockatoo. this species is most specific in its diet, requiring copious amounts of grey striped sunflower, with almost total exclusivity.''

GB2- ''A small and quaint cockatoo, Glossies were very high in demand years ago but are not in vogue at present. Several subspecies exist, and it would appear that all are available with the appropriate waiting period. In breeding this species, the Glossy Black Cockatoo matures relatively early, at about three years of age, and has proven very willing to go to nest in captivity. the primary difficulty arises in rearing young chicks, as they seem quite vulnerable to feeding and nutritional issues associated with their narrow and unique diet. Captive handraising and parent-raising has occurred for many years now, but there seems to still be some uncertainty in the captive-raising of young that does not assure success.''

By Andrew Rankmore.


Sorry, there is not much. As u said, there isn't much on them at all, so I hope this helps
If u are doubtful of the information, I have found these magazines to very reputable, and the info should be accurate.

 

[Raa]

Lucky for u, there's an article on rare cockatoos in aviculture in my latest birdie magazine, featuring the glossy.

The article (well, the GB2 bits) is as follows:

diet- ''White cockatoos require less fat than their black cockatoo cousins, and owners should be conscious of the actual needs of the species in question. the best example of this dietary need is the Glossy Black Cockatoo. this species is most specific in its diet, requiring copious amounts of grey striped sunflower, with almost total exclusivity.''

GB2- ''A small and quaint cockatoo, Glossies were very high in demand years ago but are not in vogue at present. Several subspecies exist, and it would appear that all are available with the appropriate waiting period. In breeding this species, the Glossy Black Cockatoo matures relatively early, at about three years of age, and has proven very willing to go to nest in captivity. the primary difficulty arises in rearing young chicks, as they seem quite vulnerable to feeding and nutritional issues associated with their narrow and unique diet. Captive handraising and parent-raising has occurred for many years now, but there seems to still be some uncertainty in the captive-raising of young that does not assure success.''

By Andrew Rankmore.


Sorry, there is not much. As u said, there isn't much on them at all, so I hope this helps
If u are doubtful of the information, I have found these magazines to very reputable, and the info should be accurate.

Thanks so much for going to the effort of typing that all up for me. Every little piece helps, there's just not much info at all on these babies.

 

[Raa]

Can you post a picture?

These photos are not my property and were taken by Casuarina Parot Gardens. I did try to find some on Google, but pictures of the hens are in short supply/non existent. The hens have the yellow...

 

[jmfleish]

There is a Facebook group for Black Cockatoo owners you might want to join. Most of the owners have Red Tails or Yellow Tails but you might find someone with a Glossy. There are some Palms as well.

 

[Aubrey]

Wow! I've never seen parrots that look like that. Beautiful.

 

[Raa]

There is a Facebook group for Black Cockatoo owners you might want to join. Most of the owners have Red Tails or Yellow Tails but you might find someone with a Glossy. There are some Palms as well.

Do you know what it's called?

 

[MagpieDragon]

Thanks so much for going to the effort of typing that all up for me. Every little piece helps, there's just not much info at all on these babies.

Your very welcome

 

[jmfleish]

Do you know what it's called?

Black Cockatoos of Australia: Log into Facebook | Facebook

 

[Raa]

Black Cockatoos of Australia: Log into Facebook | Facebook

Thanks, my mate actually admins it lol. I'm a member now.

 

[jmfleish]

Thanks, my mate actually admins it lol. I'm a member now.

Funny! Hope you enjoy! The pictures and video are like eye candy for me but I suppose you can see it in person!

 

[SpecialistElbru]

San Antonio Zoo had a few breeding pairs of red-tailed black cockatoos many years back. I found a few were interested in interacting with me outside the cage. Back on those days I remember the calls back and forth across the cages. I beautiful and fun bird to interact with.

 

[MagpieDragon]

Ooh, ooh! I found more! This one's two pages long, so I'm not typing it, but I'll post a picture this afternoon
It's mainly about the wild birds, but has some info on captive birds