Red Tailed Black Cockatoo
Calyptorhynchus banksii
Common questions
How much does a Red Tailed Black Cockatoo cost?
Most Red Tailed Black Cockatoos listed on BirdBreeders.com in the last twelve months were priced between $13,000 and $35,000, with a midpoint around $35,000. That is drawn from 11 real listings by breeders on this site over that period, not an estimate. Price varies with age, hand-feeding, DNA sexing and the breeder's location.
How long do Red Tailed Black Cockatoos live?
Red Tailed Black Cockatoos typically live 40-60 years in good conditions. That is a long commitment for any household, and worth planning for before buying rather than after.
How loud are Red Tailed Black Cockatoos?
Moderate. Noise is the most common reason parrots are rehomed, so it is worth being honest with yourself about your home, your neighbours and the hours you keep before choosing a species.
Do Red Tailed Black Cockatoos talk?
Rarely talks. No individual bird can be promised to speak, whatever the species is known for, so buy for the company rather than the conversation.
What size cage does a Red Tailed Black Cockatoo need?
A minimum of 48in x 36in x 60in, and wider matters more than taller - birds fly across rather than up. Treat any minimum as a floor rather than a target.
Are Red Tailed Black Cockatoos good for a first-time owner?
Specialist species. Ask any breeder directly what they think of the match - a breeder who talks you out of a species is worth more than one who does not.
Do Red Tailed Black Cockatoos produce a lot of dust?
Moderate. It matters more than most people expect for anyone with asthma, and it is worth raising with a doctor before buying rather than afterwards.