Mixed Breed

A mixed breed Goffin's cockatoo usually means a captive bird with incomplete or mixed ancestry, since Goffin's cockatoos do not have formal breeds. The species is a small white cockatoo, also known as the Tanimbar corella, with a compact body, modest crest, and a reputation for quick problem solving. Some birds sold or surrendered under this label may be true Goffin's cockatoos with unknown records, while others may show influence from related white cockatoos.

For owners, rescues, and sanctuaries, behavior and health history are more useful than the mixed-breed label. A thorough avian veterinary exam, identification check, and quarantine period are sensible for any rehomed cockatoo. Daily management must account for powder down, chewing, loud contact calls, and the need for training-based handling. Mixed-ancestry birds should not be used in species conservation breeding, but they can still be managed as companion or sanctuary parrots when their housing, diet, and social needs are taken seriously.

Colors: White with Small Crest