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In the News (Sun 29 Nov 09)

  
  Bird Times Magazine Moluccan Cockatoo Profile
As with all members of the white cockatoo genus of Cacatua, the Moluccan cockatoo has a moveable crest upon the crown of the head, white powder-down on the feathers and is sexually dimorphic by iris coloration.
The nesting medium that I have always used for Moluccan cockatoos is large wood shavings that are provided fresh at the beginning of the breeding season, and which are changed as frequently as needed throughout the course of the breeding season between breeding activity.
While a breeding pair of Moluccan cockatoos has eggs or chicks inside of the nest box, the husbandry routines of feeding and cleaning should be kept as regular as possible so that the birds become used to the presence of their keeper at certain times of the day.
www.petpublishing.com /birdtimes/breeds/moluccan.shtml   (2600 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoos
The Moluccan Cockatoo is endemic to Seram and surrounding islands, which are located in the Indonesian archipelago (island chain) also known as the Moluccas, Maluku or Spice Islands.
The Moluccan Cockatoos are not legally allowed to be sold under Indonesian law, since as stated, they were placed on CITES Appendix I in 1989.
Their Moluccan Cockatoos are housed in flights of varying length, newer flights built since 1996 are 40 feet in length.
www.ckcbirds.co.uk /moluccan.htm   (2982 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Moluccan Cockatoo, Cacatua moluccensis, or Salmon-crested Cockatoo, is a cockatoo endemic to the South Moluccas in eastern Indonesia.
At 50 cm it is the largest of the white cockatoos, with the female larger than the males on average.
The moluccan cockatoo is an endangered species, and has been listed on appendix 1 of CITES since 1989, which makes trade in wild-caught birds illegal.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moluccan_Cockatoo   (297 words)

  
 Cockatoo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cockatoo species are also, on average, larger than the true parrots (however, the cockatiel is a small cockatoo and the very large parrots include the Hyacinth Macaw by length and the Kakapo by weight.)
All of the species of cockatoo are protected by the CITES international agreement which make the trade of wild-caught specimins of endangered or vulnerable species illegal.
Molecular systematics and biogeography of the cockatoos (Psittaciformes: Cacatuidae).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cockatoo   (462 words)

  
 Cockatoos pickaparrot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Moluccan Cockatoos can be very noisy; it is reported that their voices can be heard as far as three blocks away.
Moluccan Cockatoos are highly intelligent creatures, though they are not known for their talking ability.
The Goffin's Cockatoo is native to the forests of the Tenimber Islands of Indonesia.
www.pickaparrot.net /Cockatoos.html   (3595 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The most commonly known are the Greater Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, the Medium Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, the Lesser Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, the Citron, the Umbrella Cockatoo, the Galah or Rose Breasted Cockatoo, the Moluccan, the Goffin and the Bare Eyed Cockatoo.
Cockatoos are capable of very loud screams, which are mostly to announce sunrise, sunset, and to let the world know what fun their having at play.
Your Cockatoo will live a long and happy life with a lot of care and love, so when you obtain one of these charming avian companions, be prepared for a lifelong friend and make arrangements in the event he outlives you.
www.amazingmacawsandparrots.com /moluccan.html   (819 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Moluccan Cockatoo, also known as the Salmon-crested Cockatoo, is native to the Moluccas Islands, Ceram, Saparua, and Haruku.
This Cockatoo's plumage is a soft salmon-pink with a large, backward-curving crest of deep salmon.
The Moluccan Cockatoo is considered extremely endangered on its native islands, however it is very well represented in American aviculture.
www.goldenpalms.org /moluccan_cockatoo.html   (54 words)

  
 Moluccan
Owning a hand-raised Moluccan cockatoo can be a source of great joy, but with this joy comes the responsibility of providing proper care for the new family member.
These cockatoos are far and away one of the most loving creatures, desiring interaction with all members of a family or household.
Since Moluccan cockatoos crave interaction with their families, suggest that customers keep extra perches in the rooms they spend a lot of time in; the bird would enjoy just being with its owner, even while doing dishes or laundry.
www.prettybirds.net /Moluccan.htm   (826 words)

  
 Cockatoos
The Goffin is one of the smartest of all the cockatoos.
Citron Cockatoos are the most distinctive subspecies of the Lesser Sulphur-crested with the crest orange and the ear coverts yellow - a very beautiful contrast with the white plumage.
Moluccan Cockatoo, yes; believe it our not he or she is a 12 week old baby.
members.tripod.com /jeansbirds/cocka.html   (553 words)

  
 ANIMAL BYTES - Moluccan Cockatoo
Moluccan cockatoos are considered pests in coconut plantations.
Moluccan cockatoos can hold their food in one foot and break pieces off of it with the other foot.
Moluccan cockatoos are a food source for many animals larger than themselves.
www.seaworld.org /animal-info/animal-bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterostomes/chordata/craniata/aves/psittaciformes/moluccan-cockatoo.htm   (276 words)

  
 Birds » Parrots » Cockatoo - Moluccan Main Page
The striking Moluccan Cockatoo has become one of the most popular Cockatoos in captivity, and is also one of the most common parrots seen in parrot rescues today.
Moluccan Cockatoos can be very noisy; it is reported that their voices can be heard as far as three blocks away.
Moluccan Cockatoos are highly intelligent creatures, though they are not known for their talking ability.
www.centralpets.com /animals/birds/parrots/prt810.html   (1003 words)

  
 The magnificent Moluccan cockatoo
The Moluccan (pronounced Muh-LUCK-un) Cockatoo is a magnificent creature to behold.
Moluccan Cockatoos are probably the loudest parrot in the pet parrot trade.
Moluccans are often quite mechanical and you may find that they quickly learn to open their cages, even if you use additional latches.
de.essortment.com /moluccancockat_pux.htm   (719 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoo - Judy Leach's Parrots   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Moluccan Cockatoo is one of the largest of the cockatoo species, and may attain a total length of 20-22 inches.
The Moluccan Cockatoo is a one of the more affectionate, intelligent and emotional of the cockatoos.
Moluccan Cockatoos have the reputation of very vocal, but they don't have to be.
www.petparrot.com /Moluccan.htm   (228 words)

  
 PetPlace.com - Article: Choosing a Moluccan Cockatoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Moluccan cockatoos are highly intelligent birds that make excellent pets: Charming and affectionate, they love to cuddle.
Also known as salmon crested cockatoo, Moluccans are found on the Indonesian islands of Seram, Ambon and adjacent islands in Maluku province.
Moluccans are large pinkish-white cockatoos, whose salmon-colored crest feathers conform to the shape of the head, lying down unless the crest is raised.
www.petplace.com /Netscape/nsArtShow.asp?artID=1268&conID=17743   (762 words)

  
 Articles - Cockatoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
A cockatoo is any of the 21 bird species belonging to the family ´´Cacatuidae´´;.
The name ´´cockatoo´´ originated from the Malay word ´´kakaktua´´, meaning ´´older sister´´ (from ´´kakak´´, "sister," and ´´tua´´, "old").
´´Molecular systematics and biogeography of the cockatoos (Psittaciformes: Cacatuidae).´´; The Auk 116(1):141-157
www.centralairconditioners.net /articles/Cockatoo   (323 words)

  
 cockatoo | Directory of Givmi
The 18-inch White-crested Cockatoo, Cacatua alba, is all white, with a crest of feathers broadened at the tip.
Cockatoo is a project about implementing SIP / SIMPLE as an extension for Thunderbird (XPCOM component/XUL interface) that enables users to phone contacts and see their presence state.
The cockatoos (Cacatua) are natives of Australia and the East Indies.
www.givmi.com /s-cockatoo.html   (351 words)

  
 Magnificent Male Moluccan
The male Moluccan is one of the loudest of all parrots.
Observers speculate that the capacity of the male Moluccan Cockatoo to bond to a human may be the greatest among all the parrots.
The female Moluccan Cockatoo is said to be very similar, although not as aggressive and pronounced in demeanor as the male.
www.geocities.com /tooland/magnificent_male_moluccan_cockat.htm   (1644 words)

  
 Cockatoos For Sale - Hand Fed Cockatoos
Umbrella Cockatoos are named for the shape their massive white crest feathers take on when fully exposed.
Eleanora Cockatoos are large white cockatoos with recurved yellow crests and the tips that curl upward.
Ducorps' cockatoos, also known as the Solomon Islands cockatoo or Solomon's corella, are medium-sized cockatoos that range from 12 to 14 inches long.
www.birdsplace.com /html/available_cockatoos.htm   (958 words)

  
 Dublin Zoo - Come into the Zoo - Endangered Species - Moluccan Cockatoo
Moluccan Cockatoos are very pretty birds - their white-with-a-hint-of-pink feathers and the pink colour on the crest makes them very desirable as pets.
In the 17th century Moluccan Cockatoos were seen as religious icons.
Moluccan Cockatoos have been trapped in their thousands for the pet trade.
www.dublinzoo.ie /come_endangered_cockatoo.htm   (267 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Moluccan Cockatoo decorative collectors porcelain plate is new and handcrafted utilizing a unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss finish.
Moluccan Cockatoo Mug is new and handcrafted utilizing a unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic finish.
Moluccan Cockatoo T-Shirt is commercial quality high resolution heat transfers garment.
www.parrothouse.com /gifts/species/moluccan.html   (287 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoo, Parrot, BC
The average life span of a Moluccan cockatoo(M2) in captivity is estimated at 50-75-100 years....
M2's are the largest of the so called 'white' cockatoo's and are native to the Moluccas Islands of Indonesia.
These cockatoo's are also known as one of the loudest, if not *THE* loudest cockatoo's.
www.kataz.net /M2.htm   (599 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoos - Hornbeam Aviary
While all parrots are social creatures, perhaps the sensitive and highly emotional Moluccan cockatoo suffers most from forced isolation – which often happens when they are kept as human companions.
That is why it is so important that breeders leave baby cockatoos with their parents for as long as possible and then raise them in close contact with other babies or gentle older birds that can serve as parent figures.
A cage for a Moluccan should be at least 36” deep by 48” wide and be supplied with a wide variety of toys and natural wood for chewing.
www.hornbeamaviary.com /moluccans.htm   (422 words)

  
 Mali the Moluccan Cockatoo : Project Bird Watch : CafePress.com
Mali the Moluccan Cockatoo is an endangered species found only on the island of Seram, Indonesia.
Mali the Moluccan Cockatoo Rectangle Magnet (10 pa
Mali the Moluccan Cockatoo Rectangle Magnet (100 p
www.cafepress.com /indoparrots/888216   (119 words)

  
 BirdsnWays Cockatoo Heaven - Moluccan Cockatoos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
MOLUCCAN COCKATOOS (Salmon Crested Cockatoo) are found in the Phillippines, and the Moluccan and Indonesia Islands.
Moluccans are light pink to salmon colored with a beautiful large orange crest.
Moluccans are very aggressive chewers who need a steady supply of toys and perches to destroy.
www.birdsnways.com /cockatoo/mol.htm   (287 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoo: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
At 52 cm it is the largest of the white cockatoos.
Moluccans are often referred to as the "velcro bird" because of their fondness to be cuddled.
(is a white cockatoo with a rather long beak....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mo/moluccan_cockatoo.htm   (525 words)

  
 Milkwood Aviaries - About the Moluccan Cockatoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Moluccan Cockatoo or Salmon-crested Cockatoos averages 22 inches in length, they are a very popular pet bird.
The plumage of the Moluccan Cockatoo varies from pale pink to a rich salmon-peach color.
A baby Moluccan Cockatoo should not be spoiled as they can grow up to be demanding.
www.milkwoodaviaries.com /about019.htm   (90 words)

  
 Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue Services, Inc. (MAARS) - Bird adoption, sanctuary, rescue, and care education services ...
The Moluccan Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis, also called Seram or Salmon-crested Cockatoo) is now found naturally in the wild only on the Island of Seram, Indonesia; it is extinct on the Islands Saparua and Haruka which were once part of the species' natural range.
The total wild population of Moluccan Cockatoos on the Island of Seram is estimated at only 70,000 to 100,000 birds.
Nearly 70,000 Moluccan Cockatoos were legally exported between 1983 and 1990 before the Moluccan Cockatoo was listed on CITES Appendix I as critically endangered (threatened with extinction) and, therefore, protected from unrestricted international trade.
www.maars.org /news/chronicles/05-08/didyouknow.php   (762 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoo - 'Bo'
Moluccan Cockatoos are found in Indonesia, mainly in the southern Moluccan Islands, above Australia, and are part of the parrot family.
The Moluccan has a large, broad, backward-curving crest which is deep reddish pink (sometimes salmon-colored) in color.
Another characteristic which is typical of most Cockatoos but seen most frequently in the Moluccan is the ability to bring the feathers on each side of the bill up and around to cover most of the bill.
www.kirshner.org /animals/bo.php   (368 words)

  
 Moluccan Cockatoo
Moluccan cockatoo is salmon pink in colour and fairly large.
The Moluccan Cockatoo is endemic to Seram and surrounding islands, which are located in the Indonesian archipelago also known as the Moluccas or Spice Islands.
It's unusual in that the Moluccan cockatoo is one of the few "lap birds" and acts more like a dog than a bird sometimes.
www.pet-parrots.com /Cockatoos/moluccan-cockatoo.html   (374 words)

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