Cockatoo Goliath Palm behavior

The Goliath Palm Cockatoo is perhaps the only parrot in the world that uses tools! During courtship the males and females will grasp sticks and beat them against hollow logs, like a drum. This is unique to the Palm Cockatoo and helps to distinguish them from the Black Cockatoo.

The Goliath Palm Cockatoo is not common in captivity. This may be due to the fact that they are quite difficult to breed in captivity, and when they are bred in captivity they are usually left in breeding programs to help increase their populations, as they are an endangered species. Because of its endangered status, the Goliath Palm Cockatoo is no longer imported and can only be obtained from domestic breeding programs. They are reported to have quite different personalities than white cockatoos and are generally not seen as pets. Those who have kept them in captivity report that they are usually shy and quite gentle, especially considering their size. They are also not easy to keep in captivity, and most recommend that be kept in captivity only for breeding programs to increase their populations. The Goliath Palm Cockatoo may well be one of the most expensive parrots in the world. They sell for more than the Hyacinth Macaw in most regions. Unlike many other parrot species, Palm Cockatoos are slow risers and are not very active in the morning. The Goliath Palm Cockatoo is an intelligent parrot. They are also quite active and aggressive chewers. They should be given plenty of chew toys and branches to keep them satisfied.