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Salmon-Crested Cockatoo

cacatua moluccensis

The Salmon-Crested Cockatoo has a beautiful pink and white crest that looks like a fluffy hat! These friendly birds love to play and can even mimic sounds!

Habitat: They live in tropical rainforests and wooded areas.

Appearance

The Salmon-Crested Cockatoo is a large, mainly white cockatoo with a striking, retractable salmon-orange crest. It has a pale orange wash under its wings and tail feathers, and a large grey-black beak. Its beautiful crest is a key distinguishing feature.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusCacatua
Salmon-Crested Cockatoo
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Salmon-Crested Cockatoo

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Their loud calls can travel over a mile through the dense forest!

These smart birds have been known to solve simple puzzles.

They can live longer than many humans, sometimes over 80 years!

They use their feet like hands to hold food while eating.

Special abilities

Ability

Crested Communicator

Salmon-Crested Cockatoo can raise and lower its vibrant crest that helps them show mood and emotions to other birds.

Ability

Powerful Nutcracker

Salmon-Crested Cockatoo has an incredibly strong beak that helps them crack open very tough nuts and seeds.

Ability

Mimicry Master

Salmon-Crested Cockatoo can learn to mimic a wide range of sounds and even human speech because of their vocal intelligence.

Measurements & details

Length
46-52 cm
Wingspan
80-100 cm
Weight
0.775-0.935 kg
Lifespan
40-80 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Clutch Size
1-3
Incubation
28-30 days

Diet & Feeding

This cockatoo loves to munch on many different plant parts, especially tasty seeds, nuts, and fruits.

Primary Foods

  • Seeds
  • Nuts
  • Fruits
  • Berries
  • Flower Nectar
  • Buds

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Reticulated Python

Python reticulatus

Eats eggs and nestlings.

eaten by

Water Monitor

Varanus salvator

Preys on eggs and young chicks.

eats

Betel Palm

Areca catechu

Consumes the nuts from this palm.

eats

Weeping Fig

Ficus benjamina

Forages on the fruits.

Traits

Also known as

Cacatua CockatooMoluccan CockatooSalmon-Crested Parrot

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Salmon-Crested Cockatoo?

46-52 cm

What is Salmon-Crested Cockatoo's wingspan?

80-100 cm

How much does Salmon-Crested Cockatoo weigh?

0.775-0.935 kg

How long does Salmon-Crested Cockatoo live?

40-80 years

How fast can Salmon-Crested Cockatoo move?

35 km/h

What does Salmon-Crested Cockatoo eat?

This cockatoo loves to munch on many different plant parts, especially tasty seeds, nuts, and fruits.

Where is Salmon-Crested Cockatoo usually found?

They live in tropical rainforests and wooded areas.

How does Salmon-Crested Cockatoo hunt?

Foraging

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