About the Long-billed Corella
The long-billed corella, also known as long-billed cockatoo or slender-billed corella, is a cockatoo native to Australia, which is similar in appearance to the little corella. This species is mostly white, with a reddish-pink face and forehead, and has a long, pale beak, which is used to dig for roots and seeds. It has reddish-pink feathers on the breast and belly.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Cacatua tenuirostris |
| Species Codes | lobcor1, LBCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-billed Corella belong to?
The Long-billed Corella (Cacatua tenuirostris) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Long-billed Corella?
The long-billed corella, also known as long-billed cockatoo or slender-billed corella, is a cockatoo native to Australia, which is similar in appearance to the little corella. This species is mostly white, with a reddish-pink face and forehead, and has a long, pale beak, which is used to dig for roo...
Where can I report a Long-billed Corella sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-billed Corella on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lobcor1, or on iNaturalist.
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