Umbrella cockatoo: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Umbrella cockatoo eggs hatch after 28 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 84–98 days and are weaned and independent at about 105–120 days. A typical clutch is 2 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 450-650 |
| Length (cm) | 46 |
| Clutch size | 2 |
| Incubation (days) | 28 |
| Fledging (days) | 84-98 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 105-120 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 36–72 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 40-70 |
| Breeding season | Spring |
| Sexing | Adult iris: hen reddish-brown, cock black. |
Origin: Indonesia (Moluccas) — Scientific name: Cacatua alba
Size: 46 cm, 450-650 g
Breeding and care tips
Needs heavy daily attention or it plucks; extremely loud.
Mutations and colours
No colour mutation of this species is confirmed in the sources.
Zajel's genetics lab predicts chick colours from both parents for established mutations only; disputed ones are shown with a note and left out of the calculation.
Need the exact date? Use the egg hatch calculator and the weaning age chart.
Related species
- Peach-faced lovebird
- Fischer's & masked lovebird
- Black-cheeked lovebird
- Nyasa Lilian's lovebird
- Cockatiel
- Indian ringneck
- Alexandrine parakeet
- Plum-headed parakeet
Frequently asked questions
How long do Umbrella cockatoo eggs take to hatch?
Umbrella cockatoo eggs hatch after 28 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Umbrella cockatoo lay?
Usually 2 eggs per clutch.
When do Umbrella cockatoo chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 84-98 days old.
When are Umbrella cockatoo chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 105-120 days.
At what age can a Umbrella cockatoo breed?
A Umbrella cockatoo reaches breeding age at about 36–72 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Umbrella cockatoo breeding season?
Spring
How do you tell a male Umbrella cockatoo from a female?
Adult iris: hen reddish-brown, cock black.
How long does a Umbrella cockatoo live?
About 40-70 years with good care.