AI-generated image
Little Corella
IntermediateCacatua sanguinea
A small to medium cockatoo from Australia. More manageable size than other cockatoos. Has pale pink on cheeks and forehead. Many individuals become good talkers. Sometimes confused with the Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea), which is a different species.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
18〜28℃
Lifespan
20-40 years
Size
36-39cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Seeds, Pellets, Vegetables, Fruits
About
The little corella (Cacatua sanguinea), also known as the bare-eyed cockatoo, is a small white cockatoo widespread across much of Australia. White with a bluish-grey eye-ring and pale pink lores, it is smaller and considered more manageable than larger cockatoos. It is intelligent, social and can be very vocal.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Lifespan of the Little Corella
The Little Corella lives 20-40 years.
Size of the Little Corella
The Little Corella grows to 36-39cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Little Corella
The ideal temperature for the Little Corella is 18〜28℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Australia
Lifespan
20-40 years
Size
36-39cm
Temperature
18〜28℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
Song · © Mike Letnic · xeno-canto XC1095963 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Call · © Marcin Przymencki · xeno-canto XC1085652 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Cacatua sanguinea Gould, 1843
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES Appendix II
Cacatua sanguinea. Psittaciformes are listed in CITES Appendix II, except for Appendix I species and four species exempt by notation. This species is subject to Appendix II.
Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. Appendix II Annotation
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
Little Corella Listings
Loading latest listingsFind listings for this species
