Little Corella and Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Yesterday I came across a large group of Little Corellas on the sidewalk. In the midst of them was a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo. It was interesting to see the two birds up close, because from afar they look very similar. This video shows an interaction between the cockatoo and one of the corellas. You can also hear the corellas chatting to each other constantly.
These two corellas were cuddling up:
The crest of a Little Corella is white, and smaller than that of a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo:
Little Corellas have blue-grey feet, a blue patch of skin around the eye, and a pinkish patch of feathers between the eye and beak. The birds’ overall colouring makes them look rather cadaverous!
Common name: Little Corella
Scientific name: Cacatua sanguinea
Approximate length: 36-39 cm
Date spotted: 23 May 2020 (autumn)
Location: Allambie Heights near Sydney, Australia
Posted on 2020/05/24, in Birds, Cockatoo, Corella, Parrot and tagged australia, bird calls, birds, birdwatching, Cockatoo, cockatoos grooming, Corella, parrots, Sydney birds. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
Sydney Birder 
Fantastic ❤ Thanks !
Large flock of Sulphure,Creasted Cockatoos and Little Corellas feeding at grain terminal opposite Coolamon Golf Couse around 5pm at end of Lewis St.Also frequenting TSR and WETL ANDS dam, School Oval trees and Kindra Forest area,possibly at Showground Dam. Noisy overhead in flight and quite a sight.10/1/25.⁰