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 .
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Range map
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.
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