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Young Goffin Cockatoo Cacatua goffiniana What is the history of my relationship to man? The loss of this bird in the wild has prompted breeders to start aggressive breeding programs to ensure its preservation. Their efforts have been successful and today there are more Goffins in captivity than in the wild. Habitat / Climate Where am I from? Forest My family originally comes from some Islands in the South Pacific Map wet and mild called the Banda Sea Islands of Indonesia. We lived in the island forest. Other family members: Who are my relatives? Psittaciformes of all types All birds are related to me but the closest would be the Bare Eyed Macaw Parrots Cockatoo otherwise known as the Little Corella Cockatoo. Breeding Potential How am I born? I hatch from an egg. The eggs are very small, smaller than a quarter. My eggs was white in Clutch size 2 to 3 eggs? color. A normal clutch size is 3 eggs. We are incubated for 24 to 26 days. 3 chicks per clutch How long does it take me to grow up and how long do I live After I hatch from my egg it will take another 8 to 10 weeks for my down to turn to feathers. Breeding Season At that age I will be fledged out and can learn to fly. I will be about 12 inches tall from the top J F M A M J J A S O N D of my head to the tip of my tail. In captivity if I am well cared for I will live up to 40 years. A E A P A U U U E C O E N B R R Y N L G P T V C What kind of family life do I have? I like to have human companions but will get along fine with other birds. When breeding, Names for: males can be aggressive and need plenty of room in the breeding cage. Adult male-Male Adult female- Female What do I eat and when do I eat? Young- Chick I eat a variety of Fruit and seeds, like safflower, millet and sunflower seeds. I like my food first Group:- Flock thing in the morning so I can nibble all day long. I will sort through it for my favorite seeds. Who are my predators? Predator Loss of habitat due to Japanese loggers and illegal trade have caused their numbers to go down in the wild. Comments: We are the smallest of all the Cockatoos. I am also known as a Tanimbar Cockatoo..

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