What does the Umbrella Cockatoo eat?

The Umbrella Cockatoo's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Herbivore (primarily granivorous and frugivorous)

How it forages

Feeds on a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, flowers, and insects (larvae). They use their powerful beaks to crack open hard shells and extract food. They often forage in the canopy but will descend to the ground.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging and vocalizing.

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