Moluccan Cockatoo
Born in 2003, Apollo came to The Zoo in 2014 with his friend, Monkey, a severe macaw. Though they are different species, they are best friends and can often be seen perched together.
Scientific name
Cacatua moluccensis
Lifespan
Over 60 years
Range
These cockatoos are native to forests in eastern Indonesia. Illegal capture for the pet trade and habitat loss are the biggest threat to this species, who are now listed as vulnerable.
Diet
The moluccan cockatoo diet mainly consists of nuts, seeds, and fruits, like coconuts.
Social Structure
This species breeds between December and March when food resources are plentiful. They also have a very strong bite.
Conservation Status
Threats in the Wild
Unsustainable and illegal trapping and habitat loss through logging have threatened the Moluccan cockatoo for decades, causing their wild population to decrease over time.
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