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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3100 W: 234 N: 5929]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (20008) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2005-07-11 |
| Categories: Birds |
| Camera: Canon Powershot S1-IS |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2005-07-19 4:26 |
| Viewed: 1464 |
| Points: 14 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
This picture was taken at the Bloedel Floral Conservatory at Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver, B.C.
MOLUCCAN COCKATOO or Salmon-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua moluccensis
FAST FACTS
DESCRIPTION:
The Moluccan cockatoo is pale pink in color with a deep salmon colored crest. The bill is gray-black and the legs are gray.
SIZE: Approximately 47.5-50 cm (19-20 in.)
WEIGHT: Approximately 0.9 kg (2 lbs)
DIET: Includes seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, and some insects
INCUBATION: Approximately 30 days
CLUTCH SIZE: 2-6 eggs
SEXUAL MATURITY: 5-6 years
LIFE SPAN: 65 or more years
RANGE: Southern Moluccan Islands (Ceram, Sapurua, Haruku) and the Indonesian Islands
HABITAT: Found in dense forests
GLOBAL POPULATION: Less than 10,000
FUN FACTS
1. Moluccan cockatoos are considered pests in coconut plantations. They attack young coconuts, chewing through tough outer layers to get to the soft pulp and milk.
2. Both parents take part in incubating the eggs.
3. Moluccan cockatoos can mimic the sounds of other animals, including people.
4. Moluccan cockatoos can hold their food in one foot and break pieces off of it with the other foot.
5. Moluccan cockatoos live in small, loose flocks.
6. They are very gregarious and have one of the shrillest cries of all birds.
ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
Moluccan cockatoos are a food source for many animals larger than themselves.
Their feeding habits are very destructive, which annoys most gardeners.
They aid in seed dispersal through their eating of fruit.
This species is very popular in the pet trade and is considered to be an exceptionally easy bird to tame. They are generally very affectionate toward humans and have lively personalities. This species is often used for show and appears quite comfortable in exhibition halls among hundreds of other birds and large crowds. One word of caution: since these birds live a long time, owners often have to will them to someone else in case they are unable to care for them any longer.
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- dew77
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- [2005-07-19 4:28]
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Hello Manyee!
Lovely capture.Lighting is perfect.I liked POV,eye contact and composition very much.
TFS...:-)
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- sway
(1212)
- [2005-07-19 4:38]
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Great picture.
Your focus on the eye is perfect.
Great colours.
Thanks
:)
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- sam224
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 117 W: 0 N: 75]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif)
(305) - [2005-07-19 6:03]
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Good picture here. The light on the head of the parrot gives the image a special flair. Very nice close up. I like the reflection of light in the eye of the bird. Good sharpness. Well done!
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- livios
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- [2005-07-19 8:59]
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Manyee, a different picture, a great mood.
Excellent mixture between dark and light shades.
To me, the picture has an artistic touch.
Great job.
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- thor68
(4675)
- [2005-07-19 16:43]
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hi manyee! :-)
this is such a nice, clear, sharp shot -
one can see the details of the feathers.
i really like that you only show the head
and shoulder.
was she cleaning herself or sleeping?
well done, thor.
Hello Manyee! I love the pose of your cockatoo portrait! The light playing on the feathers gives wonderful hues and detail. Marvellous clarity, just a great shot! Well done!
Hej Manyee!
Ciekawa poze ma twoja kakadu! Swiatlo grajace na piorach daje cudowne barwy. Swietna ostrosc, wspanialy kadr! Dobrze zrobiony!
Gratuluje - pozdrawiam - Roma _pl
