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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Cacatuidae

Solomons Corella

Cacatua ducorpsii

Meet the solomons corella: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Solomons Corella — Cacatua ducorpsii
Solomons Corella
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

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.

Where it occurs

Bougainville to Malaita and Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands).

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Sebastian Weingarten. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.