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Little Corella

Cacatua sanguinea

Description:

Australian bird, mostly white feathers with hint of pink and lemon yellow, small blended pink patch between eyes and beak, fleshy pale blue eye ring. Usually seen in large noisy flocks. Feeds mostly on the ground devouring seeds and grains, bulbs and tubers. Males & females are similar. Adults grow to around 30 to 35cm.

Habitat:

Found throughout much of Australia particularly inland although individuals and flocks often extend beyond population distribution maps. usually found near watercourses, and enjoy roosting in larger trees. These ones near river in town area roosting in large tree.

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6 Comments

kdpicturemaker
kdpicturemaker 9 years ago

Thanks yael1 & Jae. There was a lot of cuteness going on in that tree. Didn't see any head bobbing Hema Shah, but lots of preening.

Jae
Jae 9 years ago

Too cute, nice spotting.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 9 years ago

they probably bob their heads up and down too.........

kdpicturemaker
kdpicturemaker 9 years ago

Thank you Hema Shah! I was just admiring your bird collection! Yes, these birds felt more comfortable in close proximity to each other (safety in numbers), they were quite funny all looking from left to right in unison! The sound from the whole flock was deafening though.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 9 years ago

Looks like they like companionship? they look so adorable together.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 9 years ago

lovely KD!!

kdpicturemaker
Spotted by
kdpicturemaker

Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Jun 14, 2014
Submitted on Jun 22, 2014

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