Cockatoos are extremely loving and social parrots.
They will display their wings, toss their heads and raise their erectile crests in a proud impressive display. With an incredible need for physical attention, they love being petted, hugged, and snuggled. A young bird's attachment and affectionate devotion to you requires that you make sure you have time to play with your pet each day. A neglected Cockatoo may resort to uncontrollable screaming or restless feather picking and these habits are very hard to break. Cockatoos are one of the most long-lived parrots.