This black cockatoo is more appropriate for rare bird collectors who are willing to invest a lot for a unique, exotic bird that few others own! 2. Palm Cockatoos are extremely rare and expensive, available at the hefty amounts of $15,000 and $23,000. If you decide to acquire one, they are affectionate, loving pets and make excellent companions! Its rarity makes it an expensive pet, ranging between $8,000 to $10,000. The Blue-Eyed Cockatoo isn’t actually a blue cockatoo – it simply has a bluish hue surrounding its eyes. Owners must spend time interacting with it every day or risk their pet getting upset and destructive. It must be noted, however, that this pink cockatoo is very socially demanding. They can typically be acquired with $5,000 to $6,500 but sometimes go as high as $10,000. The species is a pink cockatoo with bright pink and yellow-orange feathers. Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos are prized for their beauty.

On the flip side, they are known to be good talkers! They need regular exercise and can be very noisy. The species is an extremely large and beautiful bird but demands a lot of care and patience. The sulphur-crested cockatoo costs between $2,000 – $4,000. They are popular due to their ability to perform tricks and their affectionate nature! If you want a bird that’s receptive to training, this breed is worth considering. The price of a white cockatoo, also known as an umbrella or great-white crested cockatoo, is usually between $1,000 – $3,000. Moluccan cockatoos are extremely friendly but on the larger side, requiring bigger cages than other cockatoo species. They are also known as salmon-crested cockatoos. Similar to Goffin cockatoos, Moluccan cockatoos are priced between $1,000 – $2,000. However, this is only due to their brilliant nature. Goffin Cockatoos are rather needy, craving lots of handling, petting, and entertaining. Owners will need a permit to keep this bird, though once this hurdle is cleared, Goffin cockatoos will prove to be a delight with their friendly personality and dancing ability. The Goffin Cockatoo, also known as Goffin’s Corella, is next in line with a price tag ranging from $1,000 – $2,000.

You can buy this bird in the US for as low as $700, though, depending on the seller, the price can sometimes reach $2,200. Galah birds have a very long life (from 40 to 70 years), but they require a lot of exercise and care from owners and are unsuitable for busy people. The Galah Cockatoo (Rose-Breasted Cockatoo) is a small, pink cockatoo that is the cheapest available species for aspiring pet owners.

*Cockatiels are a subspecies of cockatoo.

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