Unbrella Cockatoos

Question
Hi I couldnt find anything about cockatoos in your experance but I thought Its worth a try so here it goes.......

I saw this adorable newly weaned unbrella cockatoo at my locale pet store, he was gentle and funny in his ways (he was twisting all over when I was petting him he almsot fell of my arm!), he seemed to be a very nice bird (something like I would want as a compantion). My questions are;

Are unbrellas really nosiy birds?       Whats there temperment like?

Are they prone to any illnesses?         How long do they live?

Do they make good pets for someone who has owned small parrots before such as cockatiels, isnt that afraid of being bitten, has alot of time to devote to one and has plenty of space for it?, I also dont really care if it will make a big noise as I am sure in the end it is worth the many headachs, I also have the money to take it to the vets when needed as well as spoil it rotten!  
         Thank you for any help beforehand  

Answer
Hi.  Thanks for posting your questions.  Yes, Umbrella Cockatoos can be very loud when they want to be.  They can also be destructive with that beak, just like other large parrots.  Temperment depends on how they are raised and socialized, just like any other parrot.  They can live to be close to 70 years of age.  Umbrellas aren't necessarily prone to illness more than any other bird, however, without the proper attention/care from their humans, they can start feather picking out of boredom, loneliness, etc.

Going from a keet or cockatiel to a larger parrot is quite a jump.  I recommend you do much research in books or on the internet before you decide to purchase a larger parrot to gain as much knowledge as you can beforehand.  Larger birds are expensive, their accessories, etc., can be costly so you need to have a good idea what you are getting yourself into before you get there.  

Chrys