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

Length 12 inches average
Weight 350 grams average

Known as the escape artist among the cockatoos, although all can
potentially escape from their cage or enclosure. They are delightful in
their ability to entertain their loved ones. A high energy, agile, and
charming companion cockatoo. Although smaller in size than many of the cockatoos, a very large cage for toys and play must be provided. Out of cage time each day is mandatory for all cockatoos and especially indicated for this very athletic and playful pet bird. Their play style is described as rough and tumble.

Tends to be loving, but somewhat independent, and usually plays well
on their playstand. Most can occupy themselves in their cages for quite awhile. But they love to come out and play with their human and be cuddled for extended periods of time. Voracious eating is reported by many owners who claim their Goffin's eat many varieties of foods and is not a picky eater. Some meat and chicken is apparently needed in their diet as they relish a steak or chicken wing.

Males tend to be slightly pinker of cast at maturity although both
sexes are whitish more than pinkish. Visually, there is no appearance
difference between the male and female. Chicks are reported to be of
equal size.

The Gofffin's scream can be annoying and persistent so be sure you and all the members of your family can tolerate this before you adopt one. It is said that both males and females love music and love to dance, preferring upbeat music with a good rhythm. Normally, Goffin's have a short attention span. This is a cockatoo that keeps their owners at their most attentive level.

Owners describe male Goffin's as being the "Class Clown" who plays non-stop. Chasing and running games are very favored by the males, owners report. Very sensitive to the moods of their owners. These cockatoos are described as "super sensitive." One owner said the male Goffin's "is the little brat" around here. Males like to pull the tails of other birds in your home and are said more often by owners to be very mechanical. Males are not said to love the other birds in the home as much as female owners report this behavior. Note that the Goffin's not only lets himself out of his cage after he picks a lock, he lets all the other birds out of their cages too.

Owners describe female Goffin's as being happy cockatoos that are always busy, always moving in their cage from toy to toy. It is said they like small toys. Females are said to be very determined and a little bull-headed about getting their way. They play with toys all day long. Females seem to be more loving of the other birds in the home than males, their owner's report. They are described as hopping like a little bunny and they talk really cute. Goffin's explore anything you give them. Not all of them do talk. These darling creatures are active, inquisitive and bright.

Written by Linda Middleton