Little corellas (Cacatua sanguinea), non-native birds that arrived on Kangaroo Island, Australia, in the 1960s, have become a major nuisance for residents. Despite the culling of 2,640 birds in a recent trial, authorities acknowledge that this will not resolve the ongoing issues. The birds have damaged crops, infrastructure, and local schools, particularly affecting the Kangaroo Island Community Education's Kingscote campus, where their droppings have contaminated play areas. The birds are also implicated in the decline of local wildlife, including the endangered glossy-black cockatoo, as they occupy nesting sites and destroy eggs. Past control efforts, such as shooting, scaring, and trapping, have failed, with the birds adapting to these strategies. The landscape board's general manager, Will Durack, emphasized the need for improved management, stating, “We’ve created the perfect environment for them.” Residents report that the noise from the birds significantly impacts mental health and educational engagement for students. New strategies, including night-time shooting using thermal technology, show promise but require additional resources and coordination to be effective.