noun
- plural of cockatoo; large crested parrots native to Australia and nearby regions
Examples
- The zoo’s aviary houses several colorful cockatoos.
- Cockatoos are known for their distinctive feathered crests.
- Wild cockatoos can live for over 50 years.
- The cockatoos squawked loudly in the morning.
- White cockatoos are popular as pet birds.
- Cockatoos use their strong beaks to crack nuts and seeds.