Moluccan Cockatoo ~ Lahaina Maui Hawai'i

Moluccan Cockatoo ~ Lahaina Maui Hawai'i

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Cacatua moluccensis
Endangered Species 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

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
72.0 dpi
Av 5.6 Metering Mode Evaluative
White balance compensation B1 M1
Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
ISO 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.
Information Source: Wikipedia

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