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Western Corella
- Scientific name
- Cacatua pastinator
- Family
- Cacatuidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Western Corella, Cacatua pastinator, is a white cockatoo endemic to the southwestern regions of Western Australia. Historically, these birds were widely distributed, but they experienced severe population declines in the early 20th century due to habitat loss and intense persecution by landholders who viewed them as agricultural pests. Their survival today is largely attributed to rigorous conservation efforts focused on the recovery of the subspecies found in the Wheatbelt and the Muir region.
Physically, the species is distinguished by its predominantly white plumage, which is offset by soft salmon-pink lores and a subtle yellowish wash on the underside of its rounded wings and tail. Ornithologists characterize the bird by its specialized foraging behavior, utilizing its elongated upper mandible to dig for bulbs and corms. While they are a protected species, their intelligence and social nature have made them a subject of significant behavioral study among avian researchers.
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