Cockatoo, << KOK uh `too` or `kok`uh TOO, >> is the name of several large parrots. Cockatoos live in Australia, New Guinea, and neighboring islands. Unlike most other parrots, cockatoos have a crest of feathers that can be raised and lowered. A cockatoo’s coloring may be combinations of white, black, red, rose, or gray. A cockatoo has a powerful, curved bill and a thick tongue. It has strong feet with which it climbs about the branches of trees.
Cockatoos feed on seeds, nuts, and fruits. These birds are serious pests in regions where there are many orchards. They are often seen in large flocks that fly swiftly. Although they rarely learn to talk and often scream loudly, cockatoos make amusing pets because they can perform stunts and acrobatics.
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