The species speaks well and has a rather loud voice. They are generally loveable for a couple of years. They can become quite aggressive. They demand a great deal of attention. They can be compulsive chewers. The Salmon-crested Cockatoo makes a loving pet but requires solid commitment from you as they often become quite attached Behavior Moluccan Cockatoo Moluccan Cockatoo to their owners. They love to chew their way through wood so make sure that you get them plenty of toys and perches. While building an aviary, bear in mind that they need security and seclusion, space to fly and do not also forget that they have a strong bill. They need constant mental stimulation. Their toenails and flight feathers need frequent trimming. The Salmon-crested Cockatoo has a very loud, quivering call and a shrill screech. These sounds are used as warning signals in the wild and signal alarm or pleasure in captivity. You can also train your pet Salmon-Crested Cockatoo to talk. This species builds nests in the hollow of trees and breed during summer. There hasn’t been much study done on the species. What is known is that they can lay up to 7 elliptical eggs and both parents brood, sometimes together. Voice Reproduction As they are threatened in the wild, they are now successfully bred in captivity. The incubation period for the Salmon-crested Cockatoo is 28 days and incubation normally begins soon after the laying of the first egg. Normally, newly hatched chicks weigh between 0.03 and 0.04 pounds (14 - 20 gm). They are such popular pets that their numbers in the wild are under threat. This species is listed in the the C.I.T.E.S. and the capture of wild birds in Australia is prohibited. Indonesia, however still exports the bird. Conservation Status Moluccan Cockatoo Palm Cockatoo Distribution Physical Description The Palm Cockatoo is found in Queensland, Australia and New Guinea. The Palm Cockatoo is a large, black species belonging to the cockatoo family. It has a large crest and a long bill. Its bill is unique, upper and lower bills don’t meet for much of their length. This adaptation allows the tongue to hold the nut against ubfamily: Microglossinae SScientific Name: Body Length: Weight: Lifespan: Probosciger aterrimus From 21 to 24 inches (55 - 60 cm) From 1 to 2 pounds (500 - 1000 gm) Normally 25 - 50 years but some live up to 100 years the upper mandible, while the lower one works on opening it. Another distinct feature of this particular species is the presence of a red gape. This gape changes color when the bird is alarmed or excited. They easily pick up words and tend to mimic the human voice. Palm Cockatoos are much sought after pets, but in reality, kept only in small numbers, mostly in private collections. Australia bans the export of these birds and even within the country they are often too expensive to buy. The Palm Cockatoo makes four different kinds of sound. Besides this, it also has a unique display where it drums a large branch against a dead branch or tree. This creates a loud noise that can be heard at almost 328 feet (100 m) away. |