Triton Cockatoo
(Cacatua galerita triton)

DISCLAIMER: EACH BIRD IS UNIQUE AND THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY IS ONLY A GENERALIZATION

Length: 18 inches (average) Weight: 693 grams
The Star of the Show! This is one of the largest of the cockatoos. This
cockatoo loves to entertain and be the center of attention. Tritons are
said to be regal and magnificent. They are considered a sulphur-crested cockatoo. They are friendly, intelligent and willing to do tricks. Almost all triton cockatoos will learn to talk, and some have amazing vocabularies. Some love children and owners enjoy using this bird to teach children about parrots although caution is urged to not leave the bird unattended with a child for the safety of both.

Their temperament can change suddenly and with little warning. It is also observed that many have extremely demanding natures. Owners observe their body language and let the bird alone when it becomes over-excited. This bird was given much publicity through the television show Baretta. Triton’s are reported by many to have great intelligence and they are said to be very mechanical and they can escape from many locks. A stainless steel lock is recommended for their cage doors and their food doors.

Their favorite toys are ones they can tear apart to see how they work.
They will often become the dominant character in a household. It needs rather a lot of time spent with it, but even working folks can provide for the companionship needs by spending time in the evenings with their triton cockatoos.

Although the average size is 18 inches, these cockatoos can get as large as 24 inches, the males being larger on the average than the females.

It is a very loud screamer and a bored triton can begin plucking itself
(as can any cockatoo.) The family that loves a triton needs to provides
lots of toys and stimulus. These cockatoos are not a phobic bird and they do not scare or become intimidated very fast. They are self-confident and usually easy-going in manner. They need a very large play area and do not usually remain in one area very long. You must watch them to keep them and your items from harm.

They are not escape artists but they do try to find out how it all works. They like to unscrew items and examine the contents and take apart items like remote controls and telephones, so keep them out of a triton’s way.