Pal – Sulphur Crested Cockatoo for Adoption
Pal is a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo for adoption at 77ExoticBirds.com. At approximately 37 years old, Pal is a mature, independent cockatoo looking for a stable and experienced home.
About Pal
Pal is a white cockatoo with a bright yellow crest and a plain metal leg band (not tight). He has never laid eggs and has no known history of illness or injury. He has received routine veterinary care, including wellness exams and grooming.
- Species: Sulphur Crested Cockatoo
- Age: Approximately 37 years
- Sex: Male (Unverified)
- Adoption Fee: $1,000
- Cage Aggressive: No
- Other Bird Aggression: Not tested (for safety reasons)
- Preference: No preference for men or women
Affordable used cages are available starting at $100 (up to $1,000 depending on size and quality).
📸 More pictures of Pal are available upon request.
Personality & Temperament
Pal is an independent bird who prefers staying in or on top of his cage rather than being handled. He does not enjoy hands-on interaction and is most comfortable when allowed to remain in his chosen space.
He is not a cuddly cockatoo, but he thrives when his boundaries are respected. Pal enjoys toys and does not show strong fears or dislikes. He does not pluck or self-mutilate.
Pal would do best in a home with someone who:
- Understands cockatoo behavior
- Respects boundaries
- Is comfortable with minimal handling
- Can provide long-term stability
Care & Environment
As a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, Pal requires:
- A spacious cage in a communal area of the home
- Mental stimulation through toys and enrichment
- Routine veterinary care
- A calm, predictable environment
Cockatoos are intelligent and emotionally complex parrots. While Pal prefers independence, he still requires daily interaction, structure, and enrichment.
Important Things to Know About Parrots
Before applying to adopt Pal or any bird, please understand:
1️⃣ Parrots Usually Choose One Person
Birds are not typically “family pets.” Most parrots choose a favorite person and may only tolerate others.
2️⃣ Birds & Children
Birds are generally not ideal for homes with young children, dogs, or other birds. They are flock animals and need to live in a communal area where they can see the household. Isolation may lead to vocalization and behavioral issues.
3️⃣ Birds Bite
If you are being bitten, trust has not yet been established. Parrots require patience and understanding of body language.
4️⃣ Parrots Are Not Dominance-Based
If a bird chooses to stay on top of a cage, it is because they feel safe there — not because they are trying to dominate. Trust and positive reinforcement are the only effective approaches.
Why Adopt a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo from 77ExoticBirds.com?
When you adopt from 77ExoticBirds.com, you are:
- Providing a lifelong home to a rescue parrot
- Supporting ethical and responsible rehoming
- Ensuring the bird has received proper care
- Committing to education and long-term responsibility
Our goal is placement in safe, stable, informed homes.
Ready to Provide Pal a Stable Home?
Pal is seeking a calm, experienced adopter who respects his independence and understands the long lifespan and needs of cockatoos.
📸 Additional photos available upon request for serious adopters.