Call comparison

Galah vs Little Corella call

The Galah and the Little Corella both belong to the cockatoo family, so their calls can sound alike. Play the two recordings one after the other and listen for the differences in the descriptions below.

In Birds of New South Wales, the Galah comes in Level 2 and the Little Corella in Level 5.

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Galah
Galah

Galah Eolophus roseicapilla

High-pitched 'chi-chi' screeches, often from flocks.

A field recording of the Galah by Tanya Zubakin, shared on iNaturalist.

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Little Corella
Little Corella

Little Corella Cacatua sanguinea

Raucous, screeching, quavering flock calls.

A field recording of the Little Corella by Jono, shared on iNaturalist.

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