Cacatua sanguinea
The Little Corella, *Cacatua sanguinea*, is a highly intelligent and social cockatoo native to Australia, recognized by its bright white plumage, short crest, and distinctive blue-grey eye-ring. Measuring approximately 35-41 cm (14-16 inches) in length with a wingspan of about 70-80 cm (28-31 inches) and weighing 370-630 grams (13-22 oz), its white feathers often show a faint yellowish wash on the underparts, especially visible in flight. A unique field mark is the small patch of salmon-pink ...
Little Corellas thrive in open woodlands, grasslands, agricultural areas, and urban parks, particularly near watercourses. They are predominantly found at low to moderate elevations across their range.
Their diet primarily consists of seeds, bulbs, roots, cereal grains, fruits, nuts, and occasionally insects and larvae, which they predominantly forage for on the ground.
Little Corellas are diurnal and highly gregarious, often forming massive, noisy flocks of hundreds to thousands, especially at communal roosting sites or water sources. Their foraging strategy involves extensive ground-feeding, where they adeptly dig for roots, bulbs, and seeds using their powerf...
The Little Corella is widely distributed across mainland Australia, excluding some of the densest forest areas and the driest deserts, but often found in arid zones near water sources. Its primary breeding range covers most of the continent, with significant populations found in northern, eastern...
Least Concern
- Little Corellas are renowned for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities, capable of learning complex tasks. - They are notorious for their 'destructive chewing,' often gnawing on wooden structures, electrical wires, and even road signs, which can be a significant nuisance. - These bir...