Salmon-Crested Cockatoo Cacatua moluccensis
Banned from plantations! Salmon-crested cockatoos are known as pests in grain and coconut plantations because they love to attack young coconuts, chewing through the outer layers to get the milk and soft pulp within.
ORIGIN:
Moluccan Islands, Indonesia
HABITAT:
Lowland rainforests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Up to 2 lbs
Length: 18-20 lbs
DIET:
Fruits, seeds, nuts and insects
PREDATORS:
Rats, birds of prey and snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Puff out feathers to appear larger
REPRODUCTION:
Lay 1-3 eggs at one time
THREATS:
Habitat loss and collection for the pet trade
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
70 yrs
What is the conservation status of the salmon-crested cockatoo?
Near threatened |
Endangered |
Vulnerable | Least threatened |
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