Cacatua moluccensis
Bird | Moluccan Islands of Indonesia


Animal Info
Known for their salmon pink crest, you can tell a male from female apart by the color of their eyes. Males have black eyes, while females are slightly larger birds, and have a dark brown iris.
These cockatoos are also known for being crop pests of coconut plantations.
Diet
In the wild: seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, insects and larvae
At the Zoo: Mazuri parrot chow, produce, and corn
Habitat
Lowland rainforest
Conservation status
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – vulnerable