Hello my name
is Nixon!
Cacatua moluccensis
I am a 32 year old Moluccan Cockatoo who entered into The Friends of the Aviary's foster program in September of 2024.
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My elderly owners both passed away and unfortunately neither of their adult children were able to take me in. I needed to leave my old home asap since the lease was ending!
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They wanted to make sure I was well taken care of so reached out to FOTA. Through their help I have found a loving foster family who I instantly bonded with!
Likes
Head Scritches
Dancing with my foster dad
Dislikes
Sometimes I don't want to Step up, but I am working on this in my training.
Fav Foods
My favourite treat is cashews!
What I Can Say
Hello, Hi, Up up, Good boy, Bye Bye, Papa, Wanna Step Up, and I Love You!
Friends
I live with dogs and cats at my foster home!
About Me and Other Moluccan Cockatoos
Moluccan Cockatoos live in large flocks in the lowland forested areas of the Indonesia Maluku Islands. Did you know, there are 21 different species of cockatoos in Indonesia? Moluccans are best known for the salmon colouring in their large crests.
I am currently battling some health issues as I have arthritis in almost all my joints and have some blindness in my right eye. FOTA, my foster family, and Campus Estates Animal Hospital are working hard to make me comfortable and help me regain some of my eyesight!
Cockatoos have big personalities! They can often be quite noisy but are also playful, energetic, and engaging. Their impressive crests give us insight into how they feel. Considering other body language a raised crest can indicate excitement or aggression.
Nixon loves to bob up and down and wiggle which is called my dancing. I also enjoy making repetitive noises of my own as if I'm singing along!​​
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Unfortunately, Moluccans are listed by the IUCN as Endangered since their wild population has decreased by more than 50% over the past three generations!
What I'm up to Now
I am in the FOTA foster program
Right now, I'm adjusting to my new surroundings, routine, and people. So far I'm loving dancing and cuddling with my new foster family and even now have a feathered foster brother!
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I'm excited for this next chapter in my life and am looking for my forever home!
Interested in Adopting Me?
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