Moluccan Cockatoo ~ Lahaina Maui Hawai'i
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Cacatua moluccensis
Status: Vulnerable
IUCN Red List of Endangered Species
After slight adjustments in Curves, I desaturated the green and yellow colours, effectively converting this colour photograph to a Selective Colour, highlighting the beautiful plumage of this lovely bird. This image was taken in Lahaina on Maui 02 May 2008
72.0 dpi
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ISO Speed 200
The Moluccan Cockatoo, Cacatua moluccensis, also known as Salmon-crested Cockatoo, is a cockatoo endemic to south Moluccas in eastern Indonesia. At 50 cm, it is the largest of the white cockatoos.
The female is larger than the males on average. It has white-pink feathers with a definite peachy glow, a slight yellow on the underwing and underside of the tail feathers and a large retractable recumbent crest which it raises when threatened, revealing hitherto concealed bright red-orange plumes to frighten potential attackers (may also be raised in excitement, or other ‘emotional’ displays). It also has one of the louder calls in the parrot world and in captivity is a capable mimic. In the wild the Moluccan Cockatoo inhabits lowland forests below 1000m. The diet consists mainly of seeds, nuts and fruit, as well as coconuts
The Moluccan Cockatoo can no longer be imported into the United States because it is listed on the Wild Bird Conservation Act. However, they are being bred in captivity. Potential owners should be fully aware of the husbandry requirements of the species. The Moluccan Cockatoo is widely considered to be the most demanding parrot to keep as a pet.
A typical Moluccan Cockatoo needs around eight hours of daily attention from its caregiver to keep it happy. As with most large cockatoos, the Moluccan Cockatoo develops health and behavioral problems such as feather-plucking and aggression if not provided with the appropriate environment, attention, and enrichment opportunities.
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Marjorie Wallace
Oooh, you caught him with his eyes open and it looks like he was giving himself a pedicure. The day that I was there, he was a little sleepy. Nice image and close-up of this sweet boy!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo sweetheart! After slight adjustments in Curves for White Balance, and a slight adjustment in contrast, I desaturated the blue, green and yellow colours, effectively transferring the foliage in the background to a soft black and white greyscale, which I believe emphasizes this beautiful birds soft peachy feathers. I am happy you like it! Thank you Marjie!
ccwri
Very Beautiful capture, Sharon!!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo sweetheart, thank you so much Carolyn!!
EvCohen
Beautiful capture!!!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo sweetheart, thank you!
Blair Wainman
Awesome capture!!! Just fabulous detail and DOF!!! Another winner, Sharon!!!
Sharon Mau replied
Thank you so much Blair!
Stzar
oh Sharon !! it is so beautiful and your is excellent !!
Lovely capture
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo my darling sister!! Thank you so much!!
Cora Wandel
Sharon, another great image and writing from you! Excellent as always! – Cora
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Cora, I am delighted you enjoy it!
Anne-Marie Bok...
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Anne-Marie, thank you so much!
Joanne Bradley
Amazing detail and texture revealed with this skillful treatment! Congrats on ImageWriting feature!
CraigsMom
congratulation on your well deserved feature
Teresa Zieba
Wow she’s gorgeous and would look so good with my scarlet macaw from Mexico. Congrats on your well deserved feature sweetie.
Kathy Nairn
Nicely done Sharon. I don’t think I’ve seen peach feathers before (on this type of parrot). Very pretty subject you had.
Paola Svensson
Beautiful capture! Well done.
shadyuk
Super image !
Steven Sandner
Perfect work! the tones are a live symphony, great work!
Steve Buffington
Wonderful treatment Sharon. I like bird shots where the bird is not just looking off into the distance. Nice job.
BleuRaven
what a gorgeous bird !! beautiful capture Sharon ~ it’s lovely
Melissa Fiene
Beautiful shot! Love the dof.
Renee Dawson
He is so beautiful. My goodness how I adore birds. They have such a special place in my heart!
Tom Newman
A magnificent shot Sharon , I think that your composition is perfect and the detail is superb , they are very similar to the Australian Sulphur Crested Cockatoos of which we have many fortunately
Cora Wandel
Beautiful work, Sharon!
Tenee Attoh
OH this is just wonderful , the composition is just right, the color is just right, U have done this so right, well done :))
Johnny S
This is so beautiful Sharon, lovely capture of this loveable character.
Amanda Emblow
very cute he reminds me of the Austin Powers pose :)
Brandie1
Wonderful shot.
These guys are so beautiful.
Scott d'Almeida
lovely images cheers
EvaLarsen
This is a most delightful bird. Beautiful shot and colors. Congratulations on your features.
Kymbo
He is just adorable. What a great candid. Really well done.
Sharon Mau replied
He is adorable and so sweet! Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much!
Ann Van Breemen
What a beautiful bird, Sharon. Very similar to our Corellas and Sulphur Cresteds. Much the same personality traits too.:)
cherylc1
What a beauty!!! outstanding capture and detail and fabulous lighting!!
Brandie1
Lovely shot.
A beautiful bird
May Lattanzio
In the mid-80s I shelled out $500 to rescue a Moluccan named Muriko from a cold, damp backyard exile on the Oregon Coast. She had no shelter. She was hidden from view from the house. They estimated her age at 20-30 (she had been wild caught), and I had her until she died in my arms after almost 20 years. Whenever I see one, my heart just explodes. The cockatoos are more loving than any hookbill I ever owned.
She was just “all mine”. And I still miss her. This is a beautiful portrait.
Sharon Mau replied
Your beautiful story touches my heart. Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much dearest May. Aloha ‘oe
Jim Boud
Great detail…I’d love to visit Hawaii some day!
Britta Döll
A lovely capture with great details.
Virginia N. Fred
Fantastic close up
Nickolay Stanev
Great capture!
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Sean Jansen
Brilliant shot of this beautiful bird !!
rodeorose
Exquisite color work here Sharon. Delicate work.
Themis
Sweet bird, and nice work :-)
Jenni Atkins-S...
Kadri Laanes
Lovely portrait!
catherine walker 16 days ago
Gorgeous..beautiful!