Adopt a Cockatoo in Toronto & the GTA
Velcro birds with enormous hearts — for experienced homes.
Cockatoos are spectacularly affectionate, intelligent parrots that bond intensely with their people — and that intensity is exactly why so many need rehoming. They are loud, emotionally demanding, and can live 40–70 years. For the right experienced adopter with time, patience, and tolerant neighbours, an adopted cockatoo is one of the most rewarding companions in the bird world. We screen cockatoo applications especially carefully.
Lifespan
40–70 years
Size
Medium–large (30–60 cm)
Noise level
Very loud — not for apartments
Personality
Intensely bonded ('velcro bird')
No cockatoos available right now
Cockatoos come up for adoption regularly — join our waitlist with "Cockatoo" as your preference and we'll email you the moment a match arrives.
Join the WaitlistCockatoo adoption FAQs
Are cockatoos good for first-time bird owners?
Honestly, no. Cockatoos are among the most demanding companion parrots — extremely loud, emotionally intense, and prone to plucking when their needs aren't met. Prior parrot experience matters a lot in our screening.
Why are so many cockatoos rehomed?
Their needs outlast and outsize most households: a 50+ year lifespan, jet-engine calls, and a need for hours of daily engagement. People fall in love with the cuddles and underestimate the rest.
How loud is a cockatoo really?
Their calls can exceed 120 dB — comparable to a rock concert. Detached housing and understanding neighbours are realistic prerequisites.
How do I adopt a cockatoo through Bird Sitting Toronto?
Browse the available cockatoos above and apply directly on the bird's page — you'll fill in a short application and chat with our AI screening assistant, then the BST team reviews every application personally. If none are listed today, the waitlist gets first notice when one arrives.
Need to rehome your cockatoo?
Listing is free, every applicant is screened before you see them, and reading their full applications — contact details, complete answers and the AI interview — is free too.
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