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Humans form sound by moving wind over vocal cords in the larynx. Birds, however, have a little box called the syrinx further down in their bodies (in addition to a cordless larynx). They make sounds by fluctuating this syrinx. Cockatoos and other birds known for their mimicking capabilities have stronger muscles controlling the voice box. There really is no sound formed using the beak or tongue- everything is from the tiny box in the bird's body.
As far as intelligence goes, cockatoos do nothing more than imitate sounds they hear. While some more intelligent types of parrots (Gray parrot especially) are known for sometimes putting meaning to words, cockatoos generally only mimic words like you might mimic a tune you hear.
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on how well the owner trains it. All parrots, macaws, and cockatoos have the same ability. It is just how much the owner can train before satisfied.
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What preys on cockatoos?
Answer: Well, there's Eagles, some Owls, Dingoes and most Snakes
What is the plural for cockatoo?
Cockatoos is the plural of cockatoo.
What do cockatoos not eat?
Cockatoos do not eat meat of any type.
Do cockatoos have babies?
Cockatoos lay eggs like all birds.
How do cockatoos have babies?
Cockatoos lay eggs like all birds.
How do you use cockatoos in a sentence?
I find the behavior patterns of cockatoos to be very interesting.
Are budgies related to the cockatoos?
Yes. Budgies and cockatoos are both members of the parrot family.
What native plants do sulphur crested cockatoos eat?
Sulphur-crested cockatoos, which are native to Australia, favour the seeds, nuts and fruit (and berries and roots as well) of a variety of native plant species such as eucalyptus, casuarinas, acacias and banksias.
Why do cockatoos migrate?
Cockatoos do not migrate. They are nomadic birds which move from food source to food source.
How do cockatoos nest?
Cockatoos are birds, parrots, and lay eggs which are incubated by the parents until they hatch.
Where are moluccan cockatoos from?
Salmon-crested Cockatoos, also known as Moluccan Cockatoos (scientific name Cacatua moluccensis) are from the Maluku Islands (also known as the Spice Islands) in eastern Indonesia.
What is a group of cockatoo called?
Judging by the flock of cockatoos that dominate my end of the beach I live near, the term should be "a raucous of cockatoos".
