Salmon-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua moluccensis
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Endangered
Wingspan
58.8 cm
Weight
835.0 g
Family
Cacatuidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) is a bird species in the family Cacatuidae (cockatoos), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.8 cm and a weight of 835 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 58.8 cm | 23.1 in |
| Weight | 835.0 g | 29.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 98 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Cacatuidae (Cockatoos) |
| Genus | Cacatua |
| Species | Cacatua moluccensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | كوكاتو سلموني العرف |
| Chinese | 鲑色凤头鹦鹉 |
| French | Cacatoès à huppe rouge |
| German | Molukkenkakadu |
| Indonesian | kakatua maluku |
| Japanese | オオバタン |
| Portuguese | Cacatua-das-molucas |
| Russian | Молуккский какаду |
| Thai | นกกระตั้วใหญ่หงอนสีชมพู |
Distribution
Salmon-crested Cockatoo has been recorded in 2 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Salmon-crested Cockatoo endangered?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Salmon-crested Cockatoo nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 98 days.
How big is the Salmon-crested Cockatoo?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo has a wingspan of 58.8 cm, weight of 835.0 g.
What order and family does the Salmon-crested Cockatoo belong to?
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Cacatuidae.
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