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Many Local Governments from Geraldton to Busselton, have significant problem with two species of corellas - the little corella (Cacatua sanguinea) native to the Pilbara and Kimberly region of Western Australia, and the Eastern long-billed corella (Cacatua tenuirostris), an introduced species from eastern Australia.

These birds cause noise impacts, fouling and damage to infrastructure and trees. Local Governments with high corella populations regularly receive complaints from residents on the nuisance they create, including disruption of sleep due to noise at roosting sites. In 2017, the Little Corella was declared a Category 3 (C3) pest in parts of the South West under the BAM Act.

Between 2016 and 2019 WALGA, with funding provided by DBCA and Local Governments, undertook a Coordinated Corella Control Program in Perth, Peel and the South West to assist with the cross-boundary management of this species. During this time over 4,400 introduced corellas were euthanised in accordance with DBCA licence conditions.  As part of the program, a Pest Bird Portal was created for common pest birds to foster a coordinated approach to control in the Perth metropolitan area and surrounds. 

Since the program ceased, Local Governments have sought to continue with a regional approach to corella control.  The State Government is currently developing a Pest Parrot and Cockatoo Strategy for Western Australia.  The aim is to implement a collaborative strategic framework to achieve the effective long-term management of pest parrots and cockatoos in Western Australia.   The strategy will consider funding support, as well as effective monitoring and evaluation of control programs.  While the Pest Bird Portal is no longer available, the data collected remains useful and will be transferred to any systems established under the strategy.
 

Corella reports endorsed by councils:

City of Bunbury: City of Busselton:

Local Government Reports, Forms, Memos:

Department of Parks and Wildlife Documents:

Corella Information from other States:

Links to Relevant Websites and Information:

Information about other Pest Birds