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Little Corella vs Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Little Corella (Cacatua sanguinea)

Little Corella

Cacatua sanguinea

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The little corella is a small white cockatoo growing to 35–41 cm (14–16 in) in length and weighs 370–630 g (13–22 oz), with a mean weight of 525 g (1.157 lb). It is similar in appearance to both the long-billed corella and the western corella, but the little corella is smaller, and unlike either of those species, it has upper and lower mandibles of similar length. It is easily distinguished from the long-billed corella by the lack of an orange throat bar. C. s. normantoni and C. s. transfreta are a little smaller than the nominate form. C. s. Voice: The call consists of high pitched notes and screeches somewhat similar to the sulphur-crested cockatoo. Large flocks will call simultaneously and can create a deafening screeching sound audible from several kilometers away.

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Recording: James Ray · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Rosalie Lawrence · CC BY 4.0
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Cacatua galerita

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Sulphur-crested cockatoos are 44–55 cm (17.5–21.5 in) long, with the Australian subspecies larger than subspecies from New Guinea and nearby islands. The plumage is overall white, while the underwing and -tail are tinged yellow. The expressive crest is yellow. The bill is black, the legs are grey, and the eye-ring is whitish. Males typically have almost black eyes, whereas the females have a more red or brown eye, but this requires optimum viewing conditions to be seen. The differences between the subspecies are subtle. C. g.

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Photo: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K · CC BY 2.0

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