Cockatiel vs Little Corella

In short

The most reliable field mark to differentiate a Cockatiel from a Little Corella is the crest: Cockatiels have a prominent, upright crest, while Little Corellas have a much shorter, less pronounced crest. Additionally, Cockatiels have a distinctive facial pattern with bright orange cheek patches, which Little Corellas lack. Both species are similar in size, but their plumage and behavior can also help in identification.

Identification tips

1. Look for the crest: Cockatiels have a prominent, upright crest, while Little Corellas have a shorter one. 2. Check the facial pattern: Cockatiels have bright orange cheek patches; Little Corellas do not. 3. Observe the plumage: Cockatiels are gray with yellow faces, while Little Corellas are mostly white.

Size

Both species are similar in size, but the Cockatiel is generally more slender compared to the stockier Little Corella.

Plumage

Cockatiels have a gray body with a yellow face and bright orange cheek patches, whereas Little Corellas are predominantly white with a slight pinkish hue around the face and base of the bill.