1. a large parrot with a prominent crest of feathers that can be raised or lowered, native to Australia and nearby regions

Examples

• The white cockatoo raised its yellow crest when it saw visitors approaching.
• Cockatoos are known for their intelligence and ability to mimic human speech.
• The zoo’s cockatoo could perform several tricks and say dozens of words.
• Wild cockatoos often travel in large, noisy flocks through the Australian outback.
• She taught her pet cockatoo to dance to music.
• The sulfur-crested cockatoo is one of the most recognizable species.
• Cockatoos can live for over 60 years in captivity with proper care.