Blue-eyed Cockatoo
A species of White Cockatoos and Corellas Scientific name : Cacatua ophthalmica Genus : White Cockatoos and Corellas
Blue-eyed Cockatoo, A species of White Cockatoos and Corellas
Botanical name: Cacatua ophthalmica
Genus: White Cockatoos and Corellas
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Description
The blue-eyed cockatoo is a large, about 50-cm-long, mainly white cockatoo with an erectile yellow and white crest, a black beak, dark grey legs, and a light blue rim of featherless skin around each eye, that gives this species its name. The sexes are very similar in appearance. Some males have dark brown irises and some females have reddish-brown irises, but this small difference is not always reliable as a gender indicator. The blue-eyed cockatoo is easily mistaken for the yellow-crested and sulphur-crested cockatoos, but has a more rounded crest with more white to the frontal part, and a brighter blue eye-ring. The blue-eyed cockatoo reaches full maturity after 4 years and lives an average of 50 years. Blue-eyed cockatoo has been known to make demanding, but great house pets. This bird has been called by some as the friendliest and most loving of all the cockatoo species. Household skills include mimicking owners, laying on the back of loved ones, and their love of play. Due to their interaction ability, these pets require quite a bit of attention. A lack of interaction could result in self-mutilation from the bird, that includes feather plucking. 
Size
50 cm
Feeding Habits
Blue-eyed Cockatoo primarily eats seeds, nuts, berries, and fruits, supplementing its diet with insects and larvae. Blue-eyed Cockatoo forages in the treetops and occasionally on the ground, displaying a preference for particular seeds and fruits unique to its habitat.
Habitat
Blue-eyed Cockatoo predominantly resides in lowland tropical forests up to altitudes of 900 meters, thriving in primary and selectively logged forests as well as in mixed agroforests. Although present in both untouched and human-altered landscapes, blue-eyed Cockatoo exhibits a preference for primary forests where it nests in tall trees, typically at heights around 41 meters. This region spans across broader geographical areas of the Bismarck Archipelago. Seasonal altitudinal migrations may occur, reflecting the species' adaptability to varying environments. Populations are concentrated at lower elevations, with occasional findings above 900 meters, and the species has been known to fly at high altitudes, making it challenging to observe.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Species Status
Initially classified as a species of least concern by the IUCN in 2004, it is suspected to have become much rarer in recent times than was assumed previously. Consequently, it was uplisted to vulnerable in 2008. The threat of this species is most likely due to the rapid clearing of lowland forest into oil plantations, in which the blue-eyed cockatoo make its nesting sites. This rapid clearing is to be thought to have an effect in the cockatoo's breeding, which would cause a decline in the population. Illegal trade has also caused a market for this species, adding pressure to their decline. The traps used often prove to be damaging to the bird, some even consisting of branches covered in glue to capture them. Unlike other bird species endemic to these forests, which may have been able to fare well in less densely forested areas such as "forest gardens", the blue-eyed cockatoo apparently relies on primary forested areas. Observations have been made of the blue-eyed cockatoo in other areas of the forest, but the density of these birds seems to be greatest in the primary forest region.
Scientific Classification
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