Salmon-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua moluccensis
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Salmon-crested Cockatoo
The Salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis), also known as the Moluccan cockatoo, is a cockatoo endemic to the Seram archipelago in eastern Indonesia. At a height of up to 46–52 centimetres (1.51–1.71 ft) and weight of up to 850 grams (1.87 lb), it is among the largest of the white cockatoos. The female is larger than the male on average. It has white-pink feathers with a definite peachy glow, a slight yellow on the underwing and underside of the...
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Salmon-crested Cockatoo?
The scientific name of the Salmon-crested Cockatoo is Cacatua moluccensis.
Is the Salmon-crested Cockatoo endangered?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Salmon-crested Cockatoo sightings have been recorded?
362 observations of the Salmon-crested Cockatoo have been recorded on iNaturalist.
