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Salmon-crested Cockatoo

Cacatua moluccensis · Species of bird
Family
Order
Psittaciformes
Conservation
EN Endangered
Codes
saccoc, SCCO

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.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyCockatoos (Cacatuidae)
SpeciesCacatua moluccensis
Species Codessaccoc, SCCO
ConservationEN 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.