Western Corella (Cacatua pastinator)
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Western Corella

Cacatua pastinator (Gould, 1841)

43–48 cmLength632 gWeight

The western corella (Cacatua pastinator) also known as the western long-billed corella, is a species of white cockatoo endemic to south-western Australia.

Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Western Corella has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Herdsman LakeAustralia2 records
  2. Victoria Dam – Access road, track and picnic areaAustralia1 record
  3. North LakeAustralia1 record
More places
  1. Bibra LakeAustralia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The western corella (Cacatua pastinator) also known as the western long-billed corella, is a species of white cockatoo endemic to south-western Australia.

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Questions

How big is the Western Corella?

The Western Corella is about 43–48 cm long and weighs around 632 g.

Where does the Western Corella live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: southwestern, western, south-central Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia.

Is the Western Corella endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Western Corella as Least Concern.

What does the Western Corella eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Western Corella in?

It belongs to the family Cockatoos (Cacatuidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Length
43–48 cm
Weight
632 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
299 mm
Tail
148 mm
Bill
45 mm
Tarsus
27 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: southwestern, western, south-central Australia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Cockatoos Cacatuidae
Genus
Cacatua

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Western Corella

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