Printable Cockatoo Mask

printable cockatoo mask for kids

That magnificent crest, those bright colours and a personality loud enough to wake the neighbours - our printable cockatoo mask is a real character! Cockatoos are among the most expressive and entertaining birds in the world, and this mask captures all that bold, crested brilliance perfectly. Great for Australian animals school plays, tropical birds projects, World Book Day, birthday parties, and very noisy imaginative play.

A brilliant mask for Australian animal topics and a natural companion to the kookaburra, emu and pink galah in any Down Under display. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Cockatoos!

  • Cockatoos are among the most intelligent birds in the world - they can solve complex puzzles, use tools, and have been observed teaching skills to other cockatoos in the wild.
  • They can live for up to 80 years in captivity, making them one of the longest-lived birds - some cockatoos outlive their owners and are passed down through families.
  • Cockatoos raise their crest feathers to communicate - a raised crest means excited, alarmed or showing off, while a flat crest signals calm or submissive.
  • They are extraordinarily social birds and form strong bonds with their flock - in the wild, a cockatoo separated from its group will call out constantly until reunited.
  • Australia is home to 14 of the world's 21 cockatoo species - including the iconic sulphur-crested cockatoo, whose raucous screech is one of the most recognisable sounds of the Australian bush.