Like teenage Romeos toting sticker-plastered guitar cases, male palm cockatoos show that romancing a crush with a love song isn’t just about music — it’s also about style. This video from 2017 shows ...

Cockatoos are a type of parrot native to Australia and the South Pacific. They are a popular pet due to their impressive plumage and beautiful appearance, but—like most tropical wild birds— they are ...

Similar cockatoos were recently observed learning to open trashcan lids. But that’s not all these birds can do. A similar group of Australian “cockies” are also figuring out the mechanics of drinking ...

As cities around the world grow, scientists are taking a closer look at animals that eat human garbage. In one Australian suburb, wild cockatoos taught themselves how to open garbage bins. And they're ...

Wild cockatoos in Sydney, Australia have developed a new way to drink water from twisted-handle water fountains. They use their feet to grip and turn the handle, then lower their body to keep it open.

Human-wildlife relationships are a little different Down Under. Rather than worry about hitting a deer, Aussie drivers fret about kangaroo and wallaby collisions. And instead of guarding their trash ...

Imagine sitting in your car, enjoying a quiet lunch with the windows down, when out of nowhere, a few unexpected guests show up looking for a free handout. That’s exactly what happened to TikToker ...

Illustration of the 10 most common recorded dance movements. Ethogram descriptors based on Keehn et al. [3] and illustrations by Zenna Lugosi. Captive cockatoos have at least 30 different dance moves ...

In parks and reserves in western Sydney, stopping for a drink may take just a little bit longer. Across the Australian playgrounds, sports fields and public spaces, twist-handled water fountains allow ...

Have you seen videos of umbrella cockatoos online and want to learn more about these beautiful birds? Or maybe you’re looking to adopt one of your very own! Let’s discuss some fun facts about umbrella ...