![]() ![]() Initial results indicate that Ducorps’ cockatoos will breed relatively well in captivity. Ideally, the bird should have an outdoor cage as well to allow playtime in the fresh-air and sunlight. The birds should also be supplied with a retreat to guard against insecurity and fear responses. Many are adept at opening cage latches, so locks or escape-proof latches may be necessary. Durable cage construction is not critical as Ducorps’ are not such strong chewers. Housingĭucorps’ cockatoos are very active and should be provided the largest cage that space and budget allows – one that allows room for flight. Ducorps’ are better flyers than Moluccans and umbrellas and a few more feathers should be clipped. Clip only the primary flight feathers and only enough so the bird will glide to the floor. Care should be taken not to clip the wing feathers excessively as cockatoos often fall and injure themselves. Birds can be misted and allowed to dry in a warm room or in the sun, or they can be gently dried with a blow dryer. Routine bathing or showering is vital to maintaining good plumage and skin condition. Vitamin supplements are not needed for birds eating a formulated diet. Overfeeding leads to pickiness, selective feeding and wasteful food throwing. ![]() Feed approximately 1/4 cup of formulated diet and 1/4 cup of fresh fruits and vegetables daily. FeedingĬockatoos should be fed a formulated (pelleted or extruded) diet supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables daily to add variety and psychological enrichment. Young cockatoos should be socialized to many people and exposed to a variety of situations, such as new cages, toys, visits to the veterinarian, handling by friends, wing and nail clips, etc. Little is known about their life history in captivity.Ĭaptive birds breed relatively well, but long-term information is not available.ĭucorps’ cockatoos should always be provided with toys, blocks of wood or branches that they can chew. ![]() Little is known about their pet potential.ĭucorps’ cockatoos can probably live up to 50 years, judging by the life span of similar species. They also invade cultivated areas and damage crops. The birds ( Cacatua ducorpsii) are abundant throughout the Solomon Islands in the south Pacific, from the coast to mountains, living in a variety of forest and woodland habitats. They are not well known in aviculture and only became available in the early 1990s. They closely resemble the Goffin’s cockatoo but are completely white except for the underside of the flight feathers and tail, which are yellow the crest, which has a pale pink coloration and the eye rings, which are blue. Ducorps’ cockatoos, also known as the Solomon Islands cockatoo or Solomon’s corella, are medium-sized cockatoos that range from 12 to 14 inches long. ![]()
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