At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Birds
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The Philippine cockatoo (red-vented cockatoo) is a white cockatoo found only in the Philippines. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
It has been devastated by trapping for the pet trade.
Range & habitat
Islands of the Philippines.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Trapping for the cage-bird trade
- Habitat loss including mangroves
Why it matters
An island cockatoo pushed to the brink by the cage-bird trade, the Philippine cockatoo is a flagship for Philippine forest and mangrove conservation.
Sources
Sources for Philippine Cockatoo
- IUCN Red List — look up Philippine Cockatoo (authoritative status)
- BirdLife International
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Philippine cockatoo Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite intense trapping for the cage-bird trade and habitat loss, including the loss of mangroves it uses. See the IUCN Red List.
How is it recognised?
It is a medium-sized white cockatoo with reddish feathers under the tail (hence 'red-vented'), found only in the Philippines.
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