Birds Available for Adoption:
 

Name: Charlie

Species: Sulphur Crested Cockatoo 

Sex: Male

Age: Adult (Age unknown. No history prior to 2019)

Location: Sydney Region, NSW

Interstate adoption allowed: Yes - QLD only (Adoptee will need to organise transport, please note flight cost maybe from approx $300 plus)

Adoption Fee: $200

Comes with cage: No

 

General info: 

• Charlie was adopted in 2019 via Parrot Rescue Centre. He was originally a found bird, so age and full history is unknown. He is now back in foster care with the PRC.

• Charlie speaks a few words ; "Hello", "Hello baby ", "papa", "what the f***" (whispers under breath), and also makes chicken noises and coughs.

• Charlie is generally quiet during the day but will let you know when it’s time for breakfast, dinner, and bedtime. Due to his noise levels, we are seeking a home on an acreage or a property where he can live comfortably without disturbing neighbours.

• Charlie can be very affectionate if he trusts you and will love to have cuddles, pats, and kisses but does let you know if he is not happy!

• Charlie loves to be centre of attention and be around as many people as possible. Making new friends is his favourite thing and this means he will definitely plot an escape to visit people so a secure house is a must. 

• Charlie has shown great recall with his selected humans and loves to sit on your shoulder to chat, give kisses, or steal food/drinks.

• Charlie has been in an outdoor aviary for 3 years but he prefers to be covered at night to sleep so he needs options- this is essential.

• Charlie loves chewing on boxes, wood etc. He also enjoys playing with metal (nuts/bolts/utensils).

• Charlie has not been housed with other birds but his previous foster carer did have him with other SCC with no issues.

• Through no fault of his own Charlie is regrettably needing to be rehomed. He is a very sweet bird with a big personality and will definitely do best in a home that has knowledge and understanding of SCC behaviour. 

• Charlie is very sociable and enjoys being out of the cage to explore and to be around people. It is recommended a relationship is established before allowing free time outside as he may try to find new friends away from home. 

• Charlie would benefit from being with other birds to learn to be a bit more bird than human and this may curb his escaping. 

• Charlie loves to dig in the ground so he would need a safe space for this or have an aviary sitting directly on the ground. 

• Charlie has been through several homes, so we are careful and strict about the requirements for his new forever home.

• Please note: We are looking for a home for Charlie with someone who currently owns large parrots and has experience with, and a good understanding of, cockatoo behaviour. Ideally, due to his noise levels, this would be on an acreage or a property where he can live comfortably without disturbing neighbours. Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements.

 

HOW TO ADOPT- 

Please CLICK HERE to find out more about our adoption process and to apply to adopt 

If you have already previously applied for adoption within the last year or have any questions, please send an email with your interest/questions to adoption@parrotrescuecentre.com