Re: News story calling for cull or corellas

[Frank O'Connor <>]

Are the corellas native to the area, or bred up from aviary released birds?

The Little and Long-billed Corellas in Perth are being culled as they are a 
threat to native species by taking over nest hollows.  They all originate 
from aviary released birds.  There is a very small percentage of Western 
Corellas (less than 1% I believe).  These are released although there is a 
good chance they are from the same source.
The same issue as South Australia has been reported further north in the 
Pilbara, with the birds damaging sports ovals.  I don't know if permission 
has been given to cull them, as the Little Corella is native to those areas.

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