Rose Breasted Cockatoo

Most Rose Breasted Cockatoos listed on BirdBreeders.com in the last twelve months were priced between $3,500 and $4,800, with a midpoint around $3,800. That is drawn from 111 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.

Rose Breasted Cockatoos typically live 40-70 years in good conditions. That is a long commitment for any household, and worth planning for before buying rather than after.

Loud. 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.

Some speech. No individual bird can be promised to speak, whatever the species is known for, so buy for the company rather than the conversation.

An adult is roughly 12.0-14.0 in from head to tail, weighing around 270-350 g.

A minimum of 36in x 24in x 48in, and wider matters more than taller - birds fly across rather than up. Bar spacing should be 3/4 - 1 in. Treat any minimum as a floor rather than a target.

Low fat and watched closely. Galahs are more prone to obesity and fatty tumours than almost any other parrot, so sunflower and peanuts are occasional rather than daily.

For experienced keepers. 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.

High. It matters more than most people expect for anyone with asthma, and it is worth raising with a doctor before buying rather than afterwards.

Australia, where they are widespread. Birds offered here are captive bred.