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Salmon-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua moluccensis
Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) is a member of the Cacatuidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 835 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Cacatuidae Cockatoos
- Genus Cacatua
- Species moluccensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 835 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Cacatuidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) is a member of the Cacatuidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Seram (ec Moluccas).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 835 g, with a wing length of about 29.4 cm and a tail of around 17.1 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 18,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Salmon-crested Cockatoo?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo is a large bird that weighs around 835 g.
Where does the Salmon-crested Cockatoo live?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Seram (ec Moluccas), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Salmon-crested Cockatoo belong to?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) belongs to the Cacatuidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Salmon-crested Cockatoo eat?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Salmon-crested Cockatoo migrate?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Salmon-crested Cockatoo endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Salmon-crested Cockatoo's range?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo has a mapped global range of about 18,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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