🕊️ Goffin Cockatoo  

The Goffin Cockatoo, also known as the Tanimbar Corella (Cacatua goffiniana), is a small, charismatic parrot species native to the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia. Despite being the smallest of the white cockatoos, this bird carries an outsized personality—clever, affectionate, and endlessly curious.

🌿 Appearance & Physical Traits

• Size: About 31 cm in length, weighing 250–300 g.

• Coloration: Primarily white plumage with:
  A subtle pinkish‑salmon wash under the wings and around the face.
  Prominent eye rings and faint salmon-colored cheek patches.

• Crest: A small, expressive crest that lifts when the bird is excited or curious.

• Build: Compact, agile, and surprisingly strong for its size.

🌏 Natural Habitat & Distribution

• Native range: Forests of Yamdena, Larat, and Selaru in the Tanimbar archipelago.

• Introduced populations: Kai Islands, Puerto Rico, and Singapore.

• Conservation notes: Their habitat faces pressure from deforestation and the pet trade.

🧠 Intelligence & Behavior

Goffin Cockatoos are renowned for their remarkable intelligence, problem‑solving ability, and playful nature. They are:

• Highly social and interactive

• Known to mimic sounds and speech (though not as talkative as some parrots)

• Prone to mischief if understimulated

• Emotionally expressive and deeply bonded to their caretakers

🏡 Personality

Owners often describe them as:

• Affectionate and people‑oriented

• Energetic and always exploring

• Entertaining, with a sense of humor

• Sensitive, thriving on routine and companionship

Their compact size hides a big personality, making them a favorite among experienced bird lovers.

🍃 Diet & Care Requirements

A healthy Goffin Cockatoo thrives on:

• A balanced diet of pellets, fresh vegetables, fruits, and occasional seeds

• Daily exercise and flight opportunities

• Plenty of toys for chewing and foraging

• A stable, enriched environment to prevent boredom and obesity

❤️ Lifespan & Commitment

With proper care, Goffin Cockatoos can live 35–40 years.    They are a long‑term commitment, requiring consistent attention, training, and enrichment.