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Salmon-crested Cockatoo
- Scientific name
- Cacatua moluccensis
- Family
- Cacatuidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Fanned
Where it came from
The Salmon-crested Cockatoo, also known as the Moluccan Cockatoo, is native to the Seram archipelago in Indonesia. Within the context of natural history, the species was formally described by ornithologist Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1788. Evolutionarily, the bird's distinct morphology, characterized by its rounded wing shape and fanned tail, is perfectly adapted for the dense, lowland rainforests of its endemic habitat, allowing for precise maneuverability amidst heavy vegetation.
The iconic salmon-pink crest and soft, peach-colored plumage have long made the species a subject of fascination for avian enthusiasts and early naturalists. Historically, the bird was sought after for its intelligent and highly social nature, though it is now strictly protected under CITES Appendix I. The design of its physical form—specifically its powerful beak and impressive crest—serves as a display of social signaling within the flock, a feature that has been documented extensively in ornithological field studies.
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