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Ducorps's Cockatoo
jmorlan

Ducorps's Cockatoo (Cacatua ducorpsii)

This appears to be a new species for the gallery. Although conspicuous, these cockatoos were shy and did not allow close approach. Note pale yellow wash on undertail coverts and short triangular crest. The eyering is blue skin, technically a periophthalmic ring. This species is often called Solomons Corella or Solomons Cockatoo and is endemic to the Solomon Islands. Here at Guadalcanal it reaches the southern limit of its range. Its breeding biology was unknown until 1997 when several nests with young in high natural tree cavities were described.
Location
Mount Austen, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Date taken
19 September 2019
Scientific name
Cacatua ducorpsii
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
What interesting information, Joseph, and such a lovely capture.
 
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Cor!!! What a wonderful find for you Joe. And a super looking parrot to boot.

Excellent work laddie.
 

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