Solomons Cockatoo
Cacatua ducorpsii
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The Solomons corella, also known as Solomons cockatoo, Ducorps's cockatoo or broad-crested corella, is a species of cockatoo endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago. This small white cockatoo is larger than the Tanimbar corella yet smaller than the umbrella cockatoo. The species is common across most of the Solomons, absent only from Makira in the south.
The Solomons corella (Cacatua ducorpsii), also known as Solomons cockatoo, Ducorps's cockatoo or broad-crested corella, is a species of cockatoo endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago. This small white cockatoo is larger than the Tanimbar corella yet smaller than the umbrella cockatoo. The species is common across most of the Solomons, absent only from Makira in the south. It inhabits lowland rainforests, secondary forests, cleared areas and gardens.
Description
The Solomons corella is about 30 cm (12 in) long. They are predominantly white. They have a blue eye ring and a recumbent crest which resembles a sail in its raised state. As other members of the subgenus Licmetis, it has a pale bill.
Distribution & population
The Solomons corella is abundant on all islands in the archipelago except Makira and surrounding islands. Ornithologists estimate that the bird has a population of around 100,000 individual birds. It has been listed as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Breeding
The Solomons corella nests in tree cavities. The eggs are white and there are usually two in a clutch. The eggs are incubated for about 25 days and the chicks leave the nest about 62 days after hatching. Wild birds typically breed from July–September.
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Where it lives
Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Cacatuidae
- Genus
- Cacatua
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cacatua ducorpsii (Solomons Cockatoo) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Cacatua ducorpsii, commonly known as the Solomons Cockatoo, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Cacatua ducorpsii (Solomons Cockatoo) live?
- Cacatua ducorpsii (Solomons Cockatoo) is found in Solomon Islands.
- What family does Cacatua ducorpsii (Solomons Cockatoo) belong to?
- Cacatua ducorpsii (Solomons Cockatoo) belongs to the family Cacatuidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Cacatua ducorpsii (Solomons Cockatoo)?
- The plumage of Cacatua ducorpsii (Solomons Cockatoo) combines these colours: White.
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