cockatoos

Loud Australian birds

Cockatoos are large parrots native to Australia and nearby islands, distinguished by their curved bills and prominent head crests that rise when the bird is alarmed or excited.

Most species are white, though some are black or pink.

They're popular as pets but notoriously loud and demanding.

The cockatoo shrieked whenever anyone entered the room.

species

galah

Pink-grey Australian cockatoo

umbrellaHandheld rain shelter
blackDarkest possible hue
palmHand's flat interior

cockatiel · white · pink · glossy

bird

parrot

Speech-mimicking tropical bird

avianOf or concerning birds
feathersBird's lightweight covering
beakHorny avian mouthpart

plumage · flock · perch · flight · winged · ornithology · nesting · foraging · Australia · Indonesia

vocalization

screech

High, harsh cry

squawkHarsh grating bird cry
shriekShrill, piercing cry
raucousLoud and disorderly

loud · call · piercing · earsplitting · decibels · din · cacophony · mimicry · speech · talking

pet

companion

One who keeps company

affectionateShowing warm regard
bondingForming close connections
domesticatedBred under human care

aviary · cage · handfed · tame · cuddly · demanding · intelligent · playful · mischievous · destructive

crest

erectile

Capable of becoming erect

displayPresentation for viewing
crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
topknotHair gathered atop head

fanned · raised · flattened · pink · white · signal · courtship · alarm · mood · expressive

cockatoos

galah

parrot

screech

companion

erectile

cockatoos

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