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Salmon-crested Cockatoo

Cacatua moluccensis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Psittaciformes (อันดับนกแก้ว)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Cacatua

Species

Cacatua moluccensis (Salmon-crested Cockatoo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオバタン

Chinese 鮭色鳳頭鸚鵡

Spanish Cacatúa moluqueña

French Cacatoès à huppe rouge

German Molukkenkakadu

Portuguese cacatua-das-molucas

Russian Молуккский какаду

Similar Species in Cacatua

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Cacatua haematuropygia

Critically Endangered

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Major Mitchell's Cockatoo

Cacatua leadbeateri

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Salmon-crested Cockatoo?

The scientific name of Salmon-crested Cockatoo is Cacatua moluccensis. It belongs to the genus Cacatua.

What is the conservation status of Salmon-crested Cockatoo?

Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Salmon-crested Cockatoo live?

Salmon-crested Cockatoo is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Salmon-crested Cockatoo belong to?

Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) belongs to the genus Cacatua, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Salmon-crested Cockatoo endangered?

Yes, Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Salmon-crested Cockatoo belong to?

Salmon-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Salmon-crested Cockatoo?

The closest relatives of Salmon-crested Cockatoo in the genus Cacatua include Blue-eyed Cockatoo, Tanimbar Corella, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Little Corella, Long-billed Corella.