Sulphur-crested Cockatoo look-alikes
Cacatua galerita
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Open the appSeveral birds can be mistaken for the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo. Compare the key differences below to confirm your sighting.
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Major Mitchell's Cockatoo
Lophochroa leadbeateri
Key differences
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo has a distinctive pinkish-white plumage, a much more elaborate red and yellow banded crest, and a smaller, more delicate appearance. Its range is also more arid and inland compared to the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
Little Corella
Cacatua sanguinea
Key differences
Little Corellas are significantly smaller (35-40 cm), have a shorter, less prominent white crest, and a pale blue eye-ring. They lack the yellow wash on the underwings and tail. Their calls are also distinct, being higher-pitched and more chattering.
Long-billed Corella
Cacatua tenuirostris
Key differences
Long-billed Corellas are similar in size to Little Corellas but possess a much longer upper mandible, a pinkish-orange band across the breast, and a pinkish flush on the face. Their crest is also short and white, not yellow.
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