Moluccan parrot (Cacatua moluccensis) is a native bird species to the island of Seram, Central Maluku. This bird is also called seram parrots. In the international bird literature, this bird is called the salmon crested cockatoo. Currently, the population of moluccan parrot continues to shrink, so that it takes two actions at once. First, stop hunting for these birds in the wild. The second, for those who have this bird are encouraged to breed it.
In the IUCN list, the moluccan parrot specified in vulnerable status. If the population continues to shrink, then the status can be more serious become endangered (threatened with extinction), or even directly to critical. Therefore, conservation efforts are absolutely necessary, and breeding could be one solution to solve this problem.
If you are interested to breed the moluccan parrot, please contact the authorized institution in your areas (Livestock Service Office, Natural Resource Conservation Center, etc.) for the permits to breed it. This method has been done by many endangered bird species breeders in all over the world.
In their natural habitat, the moluccan parrot is common in lowland forests up to 1,000 meters altitude areas above sea level. They are looking for food in the form of grains, nuts, fruits, and coconut. Beak incredible strength, can weigh 2,000 kg, so as to solve the fiber and hard coconut shell.
The main characteristic of this bird is distinctive crest, pink, and can be upheld. So, when you see the moluccan parrot uphelding its cowlick, it is better not approach it, it may be angry. When it’s angry, the risk of being bitten can happen. Hard coconut shells can be crushed easily, imagine if you got bitten. But if the cowlick is lowered, you may as well approach it, or even play with it. Therefore, this shows the friendly emotional state.
Hopefully this article can help you to know more about the endangered moluccan parrot.
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