Tanimbar Corella
NameTanimbar Corella
Common NameTanimbar Corella
Scientific NameCacatua goffiniana
FamilyCacatuidae
Wingspan (cm)52
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsPredominantly white plumage with a pale blue eye-ring and a faint pinkish-orange wash on the lores (feathers between the eye and beak). The underside of the wings and tail may show a yellowish wash, especially during flight.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of harsh, screeching, and chattering calls, often loud and repetitive, used for communication within flocks and as alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia. Feral populations exist in other areas, including Singapore.
Identifying FeaturesAll-white plumage, Small size for a cockatoo, Prominent white crest, Pale blue eye-ring, Pinkish-orange lores
Description
The Tanimbar Corella is a small, all-white cockatoo characterized by its prominent crest and playful demeanor. These intelligent birds are often seen in flocks, foraging for seeds and fruits in their native island habitats.
