Moluccan Cockatoo

Distribution

Moluccan cockatoos are native to the south Moluccas and eastern Indonesia. The live in lowland forests and their wild diet includes seed, fruit, nuts as well as insects.

Diet

Wild cockatoos forage all day for seeds and nuts, as well as coconuts and grain crops.

Information

The Moluccan cockatoo is a favorite among bird fanciers due to its striking appearance and wonderful temperament. Moluccans are also called salmon-crested cockatoos because of the salmon-pink feathers that comprise most of their head crest, which they will display when they are excited, angry, afraid, or thrilled with something.

Moluccan Cockatoo

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