Chubby Cockatoos

Cockatoos are prone to becoming overweight.

 Picture from Cockatoo Sanctuary

If their diets aren't carefully monitored, captive pet Cockatoos have been known to gain weight and sometimes become obese. Cockatoo owners are encouraged to offer their birds access to minimal seed and a variety of fresh, bird-safe fruits and vegetables. In addition to restricted seed intake, Cockatoo owners are also cautioned to reserve items such as nuts and breads for treats.

Cockatoos: Louder Than All The Rest

The cockatoo is the loudest of all the parrots. 

Picture From Oakland Zoo

Their loudness comes from a history of having to communicate long distances with one another in dark, thick forests. Their vocalizations serve a number of functions, including allowing individuals to recognize one another, alerting others of predators, indicating individual moods, maintaining the cohesion of a flock and as warnings when defending nests