How difficult is it to keep Long-billed Corella?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Long-billed Corella?

The average lifespan of Long-billed Corella is Captive record 43 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Long-billed Corella get?

Long-billed Corella typically reaches 38-41 cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Long-billed Corella?

The price of Long-billed Corella varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Long-billed Corella

Q: What should I feed Long-billed Corella?

Long-billed Corella feeds on: Large-parrot pellets, seed and vegetables; in the wild it digs up roots, seeds and bulbs. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

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Cacatua tenuirostris

A white cockatoo of south-eastern Australia with a reddish face and breast and a long pale upper bill used to dig for roots and bulbs. It is said to be the best talker among Australia's cockatoos.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

Captive record 43 years

Size

38-41 cm

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Large-parrot pellets, seed and vegetables; in the wild it digs up roots, seeds and bulbs

About

The long-billed corella (Cacatua tenuirostris) is a cockatoo native to south-eastern Australia (Victoria and south-eastern New South Wales) and belongs to the white corellas of the subgenus Licmetis. It is 38-41 cm long and averages 567 g. Mostly white, it has red feathers around the eyes and lores and reddish feathers on the breast and belly. Its defining feature is a long, bone-coloured upper bill used to dig for roots, seeds and bulbs in grassland, farmland and parks. It has a bluish bare eye-ring. Its bill is clearly longer than that of the similar little corella. Pairs nest in tree hollows and lay 2-3 eggs. It has expanded its range since the 1970s and is regarded as a crop pest in places. It is a popular pet in Australia and, because it mimics words and whole sentences well, is called the best talker of the Australian cockatoos. Its calls are shrill and its bite is strong, so soundproofing and sturdy equipment are essential. In Japan it is only occasionally seen at shops specialising in large parrots.

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Lifespan of the Long-billed Corella

The Long-billed Corella lives Captive record 43 years.

Size of the Long-billed Corella

The Long-billed Corella grows to 38-41 cm.

Basic Info

Origin

Grassy woodland, grassland and farmland of south-eastern Australia (Victoria and south-eastern New South Wales)

Lifespan

Captive record 43 years

Size

38-41 cm

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.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Cacatua tenuirostris (Kuhl, 1820)

Synonyms: Licmetis tenuirostris

Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix IIIUCN LC · Least Concern

Cacatua tenuirostris. Parrots (Psittaciformes) are listed in CITES Appendix II apart from a few species, and this species is in Appendix II. International trade needs an export permit, but no registration under Japan's species conservation law is needed to transfer birds within Japan. Imports into Japan are subject to animal import notification under the Infectious Diseases Control Law. The IUCN assesses it as Least Concern.

Sources: Species+ (Cacatua tenuirostris) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.