Salmon-crested Cockatoo

In the wild the Salmon-crested Cockatoo inhabits lowland forests below 1000m. The diet consists mainly of seeds, nuts and fruit, as well as coconuts. There is additional evidence that they eat insects off the ground, and pet Moluccan cockatoos have tested positive for anemia if their diet does not include enough protein.

The Salmon-crested Cockatoo is classified as Vulnerable (VU), considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Salmon-Crested Cockatoo Courtesy of Getty Images This pale, rosy-pink salmon-colored parrot, whose wings and tail have a yellow-orange underside, has a long, backward-curving deep-pink crest through which it communicates. Considered the prettiest bird in the parrot family, it might be too good-looking for its own good, as its beauty has made it a popular caged pet. More

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* Salmon-crested Cockatoo, Cacatua (Cacatua) moluccensis (Gmelin, 1788) * Subgenus Licmetis – corellas * Long-billed Corella, Cacatua (Licmetis) tenuirostris (Kuhl, 1820) * Western Corella, Cacatua (Licmetis) pastinator (Gould, More

The Salmon-crested Cockatoo, Cacatua moluccensis also known as Moluccan Cockatoo is a cockatoo endemic to south Moluccas in eastern Indonesia. At 50 cm, it is among the largest of the white cockatoos. The female is larger than the males on average. More

Quest for the Salmon-crested Cockatoo: The Pink Opal of the Moluccas = by Stewart Metz, M.D. = (originally published in 2002 in the Journal of The Parrot Society – U.K.) The Moluccan or Salmon-Crested Cockatoo is found in the wild only on Seram in the Moluccas of Indonesia, and thus it is increasingly referred to as the Seram Cockatoo. More

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The salmon-crested cockatoo is quite possibly one of the most strikingly beautiful species in the parrot family, a beauty that has sadly cost many their freedom through capture for the pet trade, and may potentially cost the species its existence (4). Named for its exceptionally long, backward-curving salmon-pink crest, this large cockatoo possesses a stunning white plumage, often tinged with soft pink throughout, while the underside of the wings and tail glow with yellow-orange (2) (5). More

The salmon-crested cockatoo is endemic to the southern Moluccan Islands of Indonesia, where it is currently known chiefly from Seram and possibly at one locality on Ambon, although historical records also exist from the adjacent islands of Haruku and Separua (5) (6). - Largely resident in lowland rainforest below 1,000 meters above sea level (2) (5). More

Salmon-crested Cockatoo Cacatua moluccensis 2009 IUCN Red List Category (as evaluated by BirdLife International - the official Red List Authority for birds for IUCN): Vulnerable Justification This cockatoo qualifies as Vulnerable because, like its congeners, it is a very popular cagebird and has suffered a rapid population decline as a result of trapping for trade, combined with deforestation in its small range. Moreover, this decline is projected to continue and perhaps accelerate. More

the salmon-crested cockatoo of Indonesia as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). If made final, the measure would extend ESA protection to this species. The measure was published in the November 3, 2009, Federal Register. Addition of a foreign species to the federal list of threatened and endangered species places restrictions on the importation of either the animal or its parts. More

Salmon-crested Cockatoo is a cockatoo endemic to south Moluccas in eastern Indonesia. The Moluccan Cockatoo is one of the most striking members of the cockatoo family, both in appearance and intelligence, and is an endangered species.Animals. Birds. Puzzle Postcard - E-mail this puzzle to a friend with your personal message and choice of puzzle cut. JigZoneShop - Traditional 'offline' jigsaw puzzles are not dead. More

salmon-crested cockatoo, was warranted based on the best available scientific information. The Service is seeking additional information on the status of the salmon-crested cockatoo from all available sources, including peer reviewers, scientific researchers, conservation and non-government organizations, government agencies, range countries and individuals. The Service will accept comments and information concerning the species from interested parties for 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register. More

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Moluccan Cockatoo, the Salmon-Crested Cockatoo is thought by some to be the prettiest of the species. With a life span of over 30 years, these birds require a solid commitment at purchase because they often become quite attached to their owners. While little is known of their habits in the wild, the Salmon-Crested Cockatoo is becoming a very popular pet among bird lovers. Cockatoos in general and the Salmon-Crested in particular have a very loud, quivering call as well as an exceptionally shrill screech. More

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Salmon-crested Cockatoo - Cacatua moluccensis - UNEP-WCMC logo WWF logo Chevron logo Salmon-crested Cockatoo - Cacatua moluccensis. IUCN STATUS CATEGORY Vulnerable HABITAT Lowland forest to 1,000m; occurs mainly in primary and disturbed primary forest, in lower numbers in secondary forest and sparsely in recently logged forest. More