What is a salmon crested cockatoo?
The salmon crested cockatoo, also known as the Moluccan cockatoo, is a cockatoo endemic to the Seram archipelago in eastern Indonesia.it is among the largest of the white cockatoos.
Salmon crested cockatoo size
The salmon crested cockatoo is 46-52 cm long and weighs 600-850 grams.
What does a salmon crested cockatoo look like
crested cockatoo has white-pink feathers with a definite peachy glow, a slight yellow on the underwing and underside of the feathers and a large tailable 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.
Salmon crested cockatoo habitat
Salmon crested cockatoo mainly lives in forests, open woodlands, and open areas with small clumps of isolated trees. They also like to move in some areas with tall vegetation. Mangroves and swamps are sometimes seen. They usually travel alone or in pairs, and sometimes gather in small groups of about 16 in their roost, usually only in the early morning when they go out to feed and when they return to their nests at dusk. They like to perch on tall trees, and their bark is the loudest among cockatoos, so they can be heard from a long distance.
Diet of salmon crested cockatoo
The main food of salmon crested cockatoo is seeds, fruits, berries, nuts, insects and their larvae, etc.
Salmon crested cockatoo lifespan
The salmon crested cockatoo bird is a small to medium-sized parrot native to the Indonesian island of New Guinea. They have a long lifespan, with some living up to 60 years old in captivity! These birds are very affectionate and love being around people and other animals.
