About the Salmon-crested Cockatoo
The salmon-crested cockatoo, also known as the Moluccan cockatoo, is a cockatoo endemic to the Seram archipelago in eastern Indonesia. At a height of up to 46–52 cm (1.51–1.71 ft) and weight of up to 850 g (1.87 lb), it is among the largest of the white cockatoos. The female is slightly smaller than the male on average. It has white-pink feathers with a definite peachy glow, a slight yellow on the underwing and underside of the tail feathers and a large retractable recumbent crest, which it raises when threatened, revealing hitherto concealed bright red-orange plumes to frighten potential attackers. It may also be raised in excitement or in other "emotional" displays. Some describe the crest as "flamingo-colored". It also has one of the louder calls in the parrot world and in captivity is a capable mimic.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Cacatua moluccensis |
| Species Codes | saccoc, SCCO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Salmon-crested Cockatoo belong to?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Salmon-crested Cockatoo?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Salmon-crested Cockatoo?
The salmon-crested cockatoo, also known as the Moluccan cockatoo, is a cockatoo endemic to the Seram archipelago in eastern Indonesia. At a height of up to 46–52 cm (1.51–1.71 ft) and weight of up to 850 g (1.87 lb), it is among the largest of the white cockatoos. The female is slightly smaller than...
Where can I report a Salmon-crested Cockatoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Salmon-crested Cockatoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code saccoc, or on iNaturalist.