Cockatoos
Cockatoos have perky crests and curved bills and are one of the most well-known birds in the parrot family. Predominately found in Australia bushland and rainforests, these lively and spirited birds are loud and noisy, they screech and scream, communicating with other cockies over long distances. We have a selection of cockatoo toys that consists of stuffed animals, soft plush toys and puppets in sizes from large to small. These cute and cuddly cockatoo plushies consist of realistic stuffed animals of the sulphur-crested cockatoo, Major Mitchell's cockatoo, galah, black cockatoo, little corella and more.
Fun Facts about Cockatoos
- Cockatoos can be recognised by their prominent crests and curved bills.
- Cockatoos are generally medium to large parrots, from 30 to 60 cm in size.
- Cockatoos generally eat seeds, tubers, corms, fruit, flowers and insects.
- The call of the cockatoo is loud and harsh.
- Cockatoos nest in tree hollows, lined with sticks, wood chips and branches with leaves.
- Large cockatoos can live from 30 to 70 years, depending on the species.
- There are about 21 different parrots in the cockatoo family Cacatuidae; do you know them all? - Cockatiel, Red-tailed black cockatoo, Glossy black cockatoo, Yellow-tailed black cockatoo, Carnaby's black cockatoo, Baudin's black cockatoo, Palm cockatoo, Gang-gang cockatoo, Galah, Major Mitchell's, Yellow-crested cockatoo, Sulphur-crested cockatoo, Blue-eyed cockatoo, White cockatoo, Salmon-crested cockatoo, Long-billed corella, Western corella, Little corella, Tanimbar corella, Solomons cockatoo and Red-vented cockatoo.
More on Cockatoos
Children can play, dance and sing along with their cockatoo toys to these fun catchy tunes about cockatoos. With some classic Australian songs like, 'He's a Cockatoo' from Don Spencer and new nursery rhymes like 'A Funny Cockatoo', these cockatoo songs are sure to delight and entertain preschoolers and children, both young and old.
These entertaining cockatoo songs are great to help children develop confidence, enhance motor skills and communication as they role play and perform along with the ... READ MORE
Cockatoo toys are not just cute and cuddly Australian bird for children to play with, but can engage and entertain kids too. Role playing cockatoo stuffed toys to tell stories can help to make children's books like 'Black Cockatoo, 'The Cocky who Cried Dingo' or 'Cuddliest Cockatoo' come to life.
Sharing a story with your child's soft and cuddly cockatoo plush toy can help child development and improve your child's reading, communication and vocabulary skills. A much loved cockatoo toy could be ... READ MORE
