Moluccan Cockatoo - Wingham Wildlife Park, Kent, England - Sunday
August 10th 2008.
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This lil ol birdie is actually pink...however as I have to please the pink one who has to be obeyed..lol...I pinked it up a tad more...what one has to do when the Pink one speaks, I aim to please...lol..:O))).....See her awesome images here ~ www.flickr.com/photos/cherishlovespink/ ~Hope that's sorted out your pink request my friend...:O)))
The Moluccan Cockatoo, Cacatua moluccensis also known as Salmon-crested Cockatoo is a cockatoo endemic to south Moluccas in eastern Indonesia. At 50 cm, it is the largest of the white cockatoos. The female is larger than the males on average. It has white-pink feathers with a definite peachy glow, a slight yellow on the underwing and underside of the tail feathers and a large retractable recumbent crest which it raises when threatened, revealing hitherto concealed bright red-orange plumes to frighten potential attackers (may also be raised in excitement, or other 'emotional' displays). It also has one of the louder calls in the parrot world and in captivity is a capable mimic.
In the wild the Moluccan Cockatoo inhabits lowland forests below 1000m. The diet consists mainly of seeds, nuts and fruit, as well as coconuts.
Endangered status in the wild ~ The Moluccan Cockatoo is an endangered species, and has been listed on appendix I of CITES since 1989, which makes trade in wild-caught birds illegal. Trade in captive bred birds is legal only with appropriate CITES certification. Numbers have declined due to illegal trapping for the cage-bird trade and habitat loss. During the height of the trapping of this species over 6,000 birds were being removed from the wild per year. It has a stronghold in Manusela National Park on Seram, although even today some illegal trapping continues.
Aviculture ~ The Moluccan Cockatoo can no longer be imported into the United States because it is listed on the Wild Bird Conservation Act. However, they are being bred in captivity. The Moluccan Cockatoo is widely considered to be the most demanding parrot to keep as a pet. A typical Moluccan Cockatoo needs around eight hours of daily attention from its caregiver to keep it happy. As with most large cockatoos, the Moluccan Cockatoo develops health and behavioral problems such as feather-plucking and aggression if not provided with the appropriate environment, attention, and enrichment opportunities.
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BlueLunarRose 59 months ago | reply
he is so beautiful !
*This is a *Brilliant~Eye~Jewel!*
You are invited to add your picture to our pool!
*Please tag with BEJ*.
angelxe1 59 months ago | reply
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Shoky Bsbs 59 months ago | reply
wonderful , how come this lovely pink !
q1w2e3md 59 months ago | reply
AWARDED!
(But I don't know how to post that strawberry icon.)
blueblankut [deleted] 58 months ago | reply
I would like a cracker!!
100% Delicious
Pinkalicious (Post 1, Award 2)
Deniseop 58 months ago | reply
So cute!! Great shot!! *Ü*
what's life about? [deleted] 58 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called How Pink can it get???, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
PLEASE
PLEASE ADD IT.. I LOVE THIS PIC
priscilalucenasimoa 58 months ago | reply
Oi! Sou administrador de um grupo chamado Rosa-Pink-Rose e nós adoraríamos ter isto adicionado ao grupo!
Elysia in Wonderland 56 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Perfectly Pink, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Luiz Gustavo Siqueira 56 months ago | reply
Beautiful picture, I never saw a bird with that color. Congratulations!
Nicki82399 52 months ago | reply
Pink is my favorite color... So I love this bird!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
♥ Jovas ♥ ツ 52 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pink Mood (Post 1 & Award 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Pogorita 50 months ago | reply
You are invited to join Pink Mania &/or add this image
From the Pink Mania group
brewbecky1 43 months ago | reply
W O W !
Tara Johnston Photography 39 months ago | reply
Would love to have you enter this in our Shutter Love Tuesday Photo Share! Every week we have a new THEME! next week is BALLOONS! This week it's PINK!
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Hope to see you there. Tara
terecool 39 months ago | reply
the best ***** wow to many comments
A.A.ALme3an أوراق مخملية 36 months ago | reply
so cute
i love it !
+ fav
PhotographicBlog.com 20 months ago | reply
Great Shot :)
We included it in our post :
25 Amazing & Colourfull Photos of Parrots
Fenna Vg 3 months ago | reply
Cute looking bird!