Philippine Cockatoo, Now Only 180 Left
Philippine Cockatoo is an Endagered Specie
There are now 180 Philippine Cockatoo living. And even that number is obviously low, this is actually a good news. This is the latest report of the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program(PCCP) and Katala Foundation. The number 180 Cacatua haematuropygia birds are under a conservation project in the wilderness of Narra, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines.
This nearly extinct bird has a habit of showing off its dancing and talking abilities. If they are caged, this cockatoos can easily be taught how to speak.
Locally known as ‘Abucay’, this bird likes to eat ‘malungay’ a green leafy vegetable found in the Philippines and many other parts of the world.
This Philippine News entitled Philippine Cockatoo, Now Only 180 Left and is labeled with the following Tags: abucay, birds, endangered speices, palawan, philippine cockatoo and was published on Jun 21, 2008 in Animals, Philippine News
On Jun 23, 2008, Kristo said:
Just sad.. I hope that they’d be able to recover though.. The Philippines has one of the most beautiful animals in SEA. Problem is we don’t really take good care of them.
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On Nov 17, 2008, Philip said:
o my, meron kami niyan, nakuha namin sisiw pa lang, may sugat xa and all, baka nakatakas sa poachers…4 years old na xa, babae ata kasi di gaanong makulay ang plummage, napamahal na samin, di namin tinuruan magsalita pero kusa xang natuto, sumasayaw sayaw tapos binabanggit nya pangalan nya…
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