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Bird · GBIF taxon 2479871

Little Corella

Cacatua sanguinea

Also known as Bare-Eyed Cockatoo, Short-Billed Corella, Blood-Stained Cockatoo, Little Cockatoo

Little Corellas are gregarious, playful white cockatoos famous for congregating in massive, noisy flocks across Australia. They display remarkable acrobatic stunts, swinging upside down from power lines and sliding down tree trunks purely for recreation. Between feeding on ground seeds and digging up succulent roots, these highly vocal birds maintain tight pair bonds that endure for life.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Grass seeds
  • Plant roots
  • Agricultural grains
Predators
  • Wedge-tailed Eagle
  • Peregrine Falcon
  • Carpet Python
ThreatsHabitat destruction, conflict with agricultural interests, urban culling
HabitatsSavannas, woodlands, grasslands, farmlands, urban parks
Life span40–50 years in the wild
Classification
  1. FamilyPsittacidae
  2. SpeciesCacatua sanguinea
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Powerful beak can deliver a severe bite if handled; observe wild flocks from a safe distance.
Responsible observation
  • Flock Viewing: Observe large roosting groups near waterholes at sunrise or sunset when activity peaks.
  • Noise Warning: Keep a comfortable distance as their communal squawks can easily exceed 100 decibels.
  • Feeding Habits: Avoid feeding wild birds human food, which causes nutritional deficiencies and dependency.
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