"Mandy"

Is a Moluccan Cockatoo. We have had her since 2002, and she was hatched Dec of 01.

Mandy has quite the Vocabulary! Among the many things she says.. her

favorites to say is "I love you" and "What are you doing baby". Mandy is a very cuddly bird! She loves to

be held and lays her head on my chest!

These two photo's are Mandy as a baby!!

The other photo's have been taken within the last couple of years.. She is such a lovely bird!

 

 

The following was taken from From Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia...

The Moluccan Cockatoo can no longer be imported into the United States because it is listed on the Wild Bird Conservation Act. However, they are being bred in captivity. They are popular for their beauty and trainability (which makes them popular in trained bird shows). The Moluccan Cockatoo is widely considered to be the one of the most demanding parrots to keep as a pet due to their high intelligence, large size, potential noise level, and need to chew. Moluccan cockatoos require a very large and very sturdy cage or aviary. Moluccans are highly social and pets can be extremely cuddly, affectionate, and gentle birds. This can lead to problems if a young cockatoo is spoiled with a great deal of attention and cuddling when young and does not get the opportunity to learn to play with toys, forage, or otherwise entertain itself. Moluccan cockatoos require a great deal of attention and activity to remain healthy and well-adjusted. Attention and training from human caregivers is important in keeping them occupied, as are chewable toys and foraging toys that require them to work for their food.