Cockatoo Goliath Palm Health Information

The Goliath Palm Cockatoo has a more specialized diet than many of the other parrot species. In addition to the varied diet recommended (pellets, fruits, nuts, berries, etc.) for other hook-billed parrots, they also require Kamani and Pandanus nuts.

Some Goliath Palm Cockatoos may refuse to eat at all in captivity. This is one reason they are so difficult to keep.

Breeding
The Goliath Palm Cockatoo is very difficult to breed in captivity. If breeding is successful, they only lay one egg. The single egg incubates for approximately one month, though it may take a little longer.

Breeding pairs should be left alone, as they are highly sensitive to disturbance. Avoid any changes in their aviary or surroundings.

In the wild the magnificent Goliath Palm Cockatoo will use existing nesting hollows of other birds. Remarkably, the fledgling period lasts 100 to 110 days. This is longer than any other parrot species.