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Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos

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About Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo

Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris) are native to south-west Western Australia and often seen in the City of Cockburn. Listed as Endangered under the Environmental Protection, and Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. The status of this species is due to habitat loss from land clearing and a shortage of nesting sites. They are large, black birds with white tail feathers and a white spot on each cheek. Carnaby's Black Cockatoo are migratory birds, moving between nesting and feeding grounds through the year. 

What you can do to help?

  • Plant a native garden - native gardens full of flowers are one of the best ways to attract birds and support biodiversity. Apply for the Native Plant Subsidy from the City. 

  • Build a bird bath – the City offers bird baths rebates. Remember to locate the bath off the ground away from predators and clean it regularly! 
  • ​Great Cocky Count – participate in this annual citizen science opportunity, and take an active role in conserving Carnaby’s Black Cockatoos. 

What the City is doing?

Native Bird Oasis
Partnership with BirdLife WA to restore a section of Bibra Lake reserve with bird friendly plant species and install a water source. 
Installation of Cockatubes
Installation of artificial nesting boxes (Cockatubes) to supplement nesting hollows in bird reserves in Bibra Lake, Manning Park and more. 
Cockatoo Food Garden
Partnership with BirdLife WA  to install a water feature and Carnaby’s friendly plants and trees at Goodwill Park, Atwell. 
Installation of Bird waterers

Bird waterers are located around the City: 

  • Denis de Young Reserve, Banjup

  • Goodwill Park, Aubin Grove 

  • Native Bird Oasis, Bibra Lake 

  • Manning Park, Spearwood

Proposed locations for new installations for the 24/25 financial year include: 

  • City of Cockburn Administration Building, Spearwood

  • Rinaldo Park, Coolbellup

  • MacFaull Park, Spearwood

Keep Carnaby's Flying - Ngoolarks Forever Project
The City is one of several councils partnering with Murdoch University on the Keep Carnaby’s Flying – Ngoolarks Forever project. The Black Cockatoo Conservation Action Plan produced by Murdoch University in conjunction with the City as part of this project outlines the actions that the City of Cockburn can undertake to manage the key threatening processes affecting black cockatoos within the City. The plan has been designed as a practical guide to help the City of Cockburn safeguard its black cockatoos. 

To find out more visit Environmental Strategies and Plans.  

Related Documents

Document name Downloadable files
Black Cockatoo Conservation Action Plan (Cockburn)PDF document

More information and contact 

Please contact Sustainability & Environment for more information on 08 9411 3444 or [email protected]. 

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Whadjuk Boodja
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

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