The food spectrum of the Moluccas extends to all possible and seasonally available wild seeds, herbs, and fruits.
Moluccan cockatoos live in pairs or in small schools. They are diurnal birds that go to their feeding grounds in the morning after a short cleaning and calling phase. It is characteristic of Moluccan Cockatoos that they usually fly just above the treetops. A second, intensive phase of foraging is in the afternoon. In between, the Moluccan cockatoos rest in the treetops, doze or take care of their plumage. Salmon-crested cockatoo Diet and lifestyle SOURCE: ChloeSanctuary Salmon-crested cockatoo In their natural range, Moluccan Cockatoos can be found in forest areas, swamp areas, and other biotopes. The population in the wild is estimated at around 2000 animals. The reason for the high risk is the lively wild bird trade, mainly with the western world. In addition, the natural habitat of the Moluccan Cockatoo is becoming more and more restricted and the forests and wetlands are being destroyed. In many areas, they have already been wiped out. They can only be observed up to an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level. The islands of Saparua and Haruku, both of which are located off the southwestern coast of Seram and are between 300 and 400 square kilometers in size, are largely populated by Moluccan cockatoos. A tropical, humid climate without strong seasonal fluctuations is characteristic of the distribution area. The main distribution area of the Moluccan Cockatoo is the Indonesian island of Seram, an island east of New Guinea, around 350 kilometers long and a maximum of 50 to 60 kilometers wide. In the middle of the island, there is a mountain range up to 3,000 meters high, which the Moluccan cockatoos avoid. Moluccan Cockatoo Distribution and habitat Its diet consists mainly of seeds, nuts, and fruits. This bird is endemic to the southern Moluccas, where it is present on Céram and the neighboring islands of Ambon, Saparua, and Haruku. It lives in tropical rain forests, below 1000 m altitude.
It has a loud cry and, in captivity, it is a good imitator. SOURCE: Rumble Viral The Salmon-crested cockatoo Health diet and careĬlassification (COI) Reign Animalia Branch Chordata Class Aves Order Psittaciformes Family Cacatuidae Kind Descriptionĥ0 cm long, it is the largest bird of the genus Cacatua. The female is a little larger than the male. He has pinkish-white plumage with a dash of red, light yellow under the wings, and a large crest that he straightens up when he feels threatened to frighten the opponent.