Solomons Cockatoo
A species of White Cockatoos and Corellas, Also known as Broad-crested Corella, Solomons Corella Scientific name : Cacatua ducorpsii Genus : White Cockatoos and Corellas
Solomons Cockatoo, A species of White Cockatoos and Corellas
Also known as:
Broad-crested Corella, Solomons Corella
Botanical name: Cacatua ducorpsii
Genus: White Cockatoos and Corellas
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The Solomons cockatoo 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. 
Size
30 cm
Feeding Habits
Solomons Cockatoo primarily feeds on fruits, seeds, blossoms, and leaf buds. It also consumes epiphytes, caterpillars, and soft-bodied insects. Known for raiding gardens for pawpaws and sweet potatoes, solomons Cockatoo showcases a varied and opportunistic foraging behavior.
Habitat
The solomons Cockatoo is typically found in dense forest habitats spread across broad tropical regions. These birds favor a variety of forested environments, which generally provides a rich abundance of natural resources and tree cover essential for their nesting and feeding.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The Solomons cockatoo 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.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
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