Severe Macaw - very loud voice, great talkers, very playful. Owning a cockatoo can be a lot like having a teenager instead of a bird. Exceptionally emotional and intelligent, cockatoos are easy to spoil. All Cockatoos are very social and demand regular attention. In order to prevent behavior problems it is extremely important to establish a regular schedule of playtime for your new cockatoo from the start.
Most cockatoos possess very loud voices and can develop bad screaming habits.
Some types can be good talkers, though they are not known for this trait. Cockatoos are escape artists and often learn to undo any cage latch, often making padlocks a necessity. Umbrella Cockatoo - Umbrellas are one of the best pet birds available, and are very comical. However, they can become noisy if not properly trained. Moluccan Cockatoo - A large, highly emotional cockatoo, they are prone to screaming tantrums with a very powerful voice.