Little Corella
NameLittle Corella
Common NameLittle Corella
Scientific NameCacatua sanguinea
FamilyCacatuidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)37.5
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsPredominantly white plumage with a short, recumbent white crest. Distinctive features include a pale blue-grey eye-ring and a pinkish wash on the lores (area between the eye and beak). The underside of the wings and tail often show a pale yellow wash, visible during flight.
Vocalization / CallKnown for their harsh, screeching calls, often repeated rapidly, and chattering vocalizations, especially when in large flocks.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across mainland Australia, particularly in northern, central, and eastern regions. Also found in southern New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesAll-white plumage, Short white crest, Pale blue eye-ring, Pink lores, Harsh screeching call, Ground-feeding behavior
Description
The Little Corella is a small, all-white cockatoo with a short crest, a pale blue eye-ring, and a pinkish patch between the eye and beak. These highly social birds are often seen in large flocks, feeding primarily on the ground in open habitats.
