Salmon-crested Cockatoo

The Salmon-crested Cockatoo, also known as the Moluccan Cockatoo, is known for its bright orange crest, which it raises to intimidate threats or challengers. Reaching up to 50 cm in length, it is the largest of all cockatoos. During the breeding season, Moluccan cockatoos live in pairs, but for the rest of the year, they gather in flocks of 10 to 20 individuals.

The Salmon-crested Cockatoo is endangered due to deforestation, which reduces its natural habitat. Additionally, its remarkable ability to imitate sounds made it a highly sought-after pet in the 1980s. In just ten years, around 745,000 individuals were illegally captured. Today, conservation programs, such as captive breeding initiatives and efforts to raise awareness about illegal trafficking, aim to protect this species and restore its natural habitats.