Solomons Corella
NameSolomons Corella
Common NameSolomons Corella
Scientific NameCacatua ducorpsii
FamilyCacatuidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)34
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsEntirely white plumage with a faint yellow wash on the underside of the wings and tail. It has a distinctive pale blue eye-ring and a prominent, broad white crest that curves backward.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, harsh, screeching calls and squawks, often repeated, used for communication within flocks and as alarm calls.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago, found on most islands from Bougainville eastwards.
Identifying FeaturesAll-white plumage, Prominent white recurved crest, Pale blue eye-ring, Relatively small size for a cockatoo, Short, broad bill
Description
A medium-sized, predominantly white cockatoo characterized by its prominent, recurved white crest and distinctive pale blue eye-ring. These intelligent birds are often seen in pairs or small flocks, foraging in trees and on the ground.
