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Cynthia

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Medium
  • parrot
  • Cockatoo

About Cynthia

Ballwin, MO

Species & Breed

parrot
Cockatoo

Physical Traits

Senior
Female
Medium

Behavior

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Cynthia's Story

Meet Cynthia, a quiet and sensitive Umbrella Cockatoo with a gentle spirit and thoughtful eyes.<br/><br/>Cynthia is estimated to be around 40 years old and is a wild caught cockatoo who has experienced multiple homes over the course of her life. Because of her past, she is still very timid and needs an adopter who understands that trust will take time and cannot be rushed.<br/><br/>She is not yet comfortable stepping up onto bare hands or arms, but she is making progress and is currently doing better stepping up onto a toweled arm. She prefers to move at her own pace and benefits from calm, predictable interactions. Cynthia enjoys being near her people, quietly observing her surroundings rather than being the center of attention.<br/><br/>Like many cockatoos, Cynthia does have a loud voice and will occasionally scream, so she is not a good fit for homes with shared walls. That said, her overall demeanor is gentle and reserved, and she would thrive in a peaceful household with minimal chaos and a patient caregiver.<br/><br/>Cynthia has a clear passion when it comes to enrichment and is absolutely obsessed with balsa and cork toys. Providing plenty of appropriate chewing and shredding outlets will be an important part of helping her feel secure and engaged in her environment.<br/><br/>Cynthia would do best with someone who can offer consistency, patience, and a calm presence, allowing her the time and space she needs to continue building confidence. For the right home, she has the potential to form a quiet, meaningful bond and truly begin her next chapter feeling safe and understood. <br/><br/>Adoption fee: $600

Meet Cynthia, a quiet and sensitive Umbrella Cockatoo with a gentle spirit and thoughtful eyes.

Cynthia is estimated to be around 40 years old and is a wild caught cockatoo who has experienced multiple homes over the course of her life. Because of her past, she is still very timid and needs an adopter who understands that trust will take time and cannot be rushed.

She is not yet comfortable stepping up onto bare hands or arms, but she is making progress and is currently doing better stepping up onto a toweled arm. She prefers to move at her own pace and benefits from calm, predictable interactions. Cynthia enjoys being near her people, quietly observing her surroundings rather than being the center of attention.

Like many cockatoos, Cynthia does have a loud voice and will occasionally scream, so she is not a good fit for homes with shared walls. That said, her overall demeanor is gentle and reserved, and she would thrive in a peaceful household with minimal chaos and a patient caregiver.

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Meet Cynthia, a quiet and sensitive Umbrella Cockatoo with a gentle spirit and thoughtful eyes.

Cynthia is estimated to be around 40 years old and is a wild caught cockatoo who has experienced multiple homes over the course of her life. Because of her past, she is still very timid and needs an adopter who understands that trust will take time and cannot be rushed.

She is not yet comfortable stepping up onto bare hands or arms, but she is making progress and is currently doing better stepping up onto a toweled arm. She prefers to move at her own pace and benefits from calm, predictable interactions. Cynthia enjoys being near her people, quietly observing her surroundings rather than being the center of attention.

Like many cockatoos, Cynthia does have a loud voice and will occasionally scream, so she is not a good fit for homes with shared walls. That said, her overall demeanor is gentle and reserved, and she would thrive in a peaceful household with minimal chaos and a patient caregiver.

Cynthia has a clear passion when it comes to enrichment and is absolutely obsessed with balsa and cork toys. Providing plenty of appropriate chewing and shredding outlets will be an important part of helping her feel secure and engaged in her environment.

Cynthia would do best with someone who can offer consistency, patience, and a calm presence, allowing her the time and space she needs t

How To Adopt

Cynthia was listed as Adoptable by STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue
How can I adopt Cynthia?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
When can I meet Cynthia?
If you've submitted an inquiry, STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Cynthia, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue's Adoption Policy
Please note, due to the quantity of emails that we receive, simply "starting an inquiry" will not receive a reply. Please email info@staravian.org if you have a specific question. The first step is to fill out an Adoption Application, which can be found on our website. All birds are in volunteer foster homes, and a meeting may not be set up until you are approved to adopt. Our adoption team will process your application and set up a home visit. All current pets (including any birds cockatiel and larger) must be up to date on yearly wellness exams and any state mandated vaccines. We do not ship birds, and have a 100-mile adoption radius (using St. Louis Lambert Airport as the start point). We do not adopt to breeders. We are not able to adopt birds into homes that use Teflon product or smoke due to toxicity dangers.

Cynthia is from STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue

[Ballwin, MO]

Our Mission
STAR is an all volunteer, foster-based 501(c)(3) companion bird rescue based in St Louis, MO. Our mission is to improve and enrich the lives of parrots through rescue, rehabilitative fostering, adoption and education.
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