Major Mitchell's or
Leadbeater (Cacatua leadbeateri)
Major Mitchell's cockatoos inhabit the wooded grasslands in the interior of Australia,
and derive their name from the English explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell.
Unlike the Galah, Major Mitchell's are rarely reported in large numbers most often
seen throughout their range in pairs or small groups. The Major Mitchell's spend
a good portion of the day searching on the ground for grass seeds, fruits, nuts,
berries, and roots.
The breeding season begins in March and can last
into May given suitable levels of rain and moderate spring temperatures. They
prefer wood nesting boxes or hollowed logs and are voracious chewers. Clutch size
can range from 2 to 4 eggs with incubation by both parents lasting approximately
28 days. Parents raised babies usually leave the nest at about 12 weeks and continue
to be fed and nurture well into the 18th week.
By far one of the most
strikingly beautiful of the cockatoos, especially when displaying its large forward
curving 'Indian war bonnet' of white tipped scarlet red crest feathers
with yellow middle band.
Great care is taken in our selection for pet
quality Major Mitchell's. They are by nature a shy and timid bird and with proper
attention during their formative, juvenile months become a most desirable and
unusual pet.
The current price is $2650 for males and $4000 for females
plus shipping & shipping container.
