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Ducorp's Corella  (Cacatua ducorpsii)

Also Known As: Solomon Islands Corella or Cockatoo, Solomons Corella or Cockatoo, Ducorp's Cockatoo, White Cockatoo (Solomon Islands)
 
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Ducorp’s cockatoo in captivity

Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
 
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Did You Know?
The Ducorps Corella is the only cockatoo in its area.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Thought to be above 100,000.

Range: Occurs in Bougainville and Buka Islands, E Papua New Guinea; and Solomon Islands east to Malaita but absent from San Cristobal group.

Habitat:
Found from coastal areas to mountains; variety of habitats including forest, forest edge, secondary growth, gardens, woodland and townships. Found up to 1700m (5576 ft); mainly below 700m (2296 ft).

Threat Summary:
Wild bird trade a possible future threat; possibly habitat loss.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on seeds, berries, fruit, buds, blossoms and insects and their larvae. Also some epiphytes.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Is noisy and visible, will fly off noisily if disturbed. Seen in pairs or small flocks flying above the treetops. Raises crest when agitated or excited. May take some garden crops (yams and pawpaws).

Clutch and Egg Size:
2 to 3 elliptical eggs, 37.5 x 26.5mm (1.5 x 1.0 in)

Breeding Season:
July-September

More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt824.html

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E072.htm&Pic=072_1.JPG

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cacatua_ducorpsii