Bird guideLong-billed Corella

A feral population resides in Perth , Western Australia as of the mid-1980s, which has conservation implications as this species may hybridize with the endangered western corella .

⚠️Not listed
🌿Endemic to Australia

At a glance

FamilyCockatoos
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatNative to southeastern Australia but numerous feral populations exist elsewhere, typically in suburban areas.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.

Sounds

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Recorded by Marc Anderson

Range map

Range map

2572visible hotspots
171692visible records
6states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence

Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.

Species notes

Overview

Body entirely white with pink patches around eye and chin. It uses its long upper mandible to dig for roots and seeds. Native to southeastern Australia but numerous feral populations exist elsewhere, typically in suburban areas.

Behavior

Typically occurs in grassy habitat, and is often seen feeding in parks or sporting grounds. Its call is more clipped and staccato than Little Corella.

Regional timing

Western Australia
Peak: December to March6,422 records
New South Wales
Peak: September to January25,508 records
Victoria
Peak: August to April124,693 records
Queensland
Peak: June to January6,377 records
South Australia
Peak: December to April6,281 records
Northern Territory
Peak: February to August330 records
Tasmania
Peak: October to January2,550 records
Australian Capital Territory
Peak: July to October1,546 records
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