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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Cacatuidae

Western Corella

Cacatua pastinator

Meet the western corella: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Western Corella — Cacatua pastinator
Western Corella
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The western corella (Cacatua pastinator) also known as the western long-billed corella, is a species of white cockatoo endemic to south-western Australia.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Photo by: Paulweberphoto - paulweberphoto.com. Original file and full credit · CC BY 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.