Colourful surprise in cockatoo's tree

Never judge a cockatoo by its colour, say researchers. Image by sunphloSome black cockatoos are more closely related to white cockatoos than we think, according to a new genetic study by Australian researchers.

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No good news on the Kulawai

Kulawai, Red-throated Lorikeet (Photo by Bill Beckon, 1973)After four months of survey work, there has been no sign of the Kulawai in its presumed last stronghold around Mt Tomanivi.

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Illegal shooting driving endangered cockatoo toward extinction

UNDER THREAT: A black cockatoo illegally shot in WA's South-West. ILLEGAL shooting in WA's South-West is pushing an endangered cockatoo species to the brink of extinction, a leading wildlife conservation group warns.

WWF-Australia says about 200 endangered Baudin’s black cockatoos are illegally shot each year to protect fruit crops and unless urgent steps are taken to stop the carnage,  the birds could be extinct within decades.

WWF is urging responsible growers, fruit pickers, local communities and birdwatchers to report illegal shooting of black cockatoos. It is also calling on the WA Government to introduce a netting assistance scheme to help farmers protect their crops from bird damage, similar to one recently introduced in New South Wales.

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Island's black cockatoo numbers take off

Black Cockatoos - Magnetic Island. Photo: Bruce J DargieA wildlife ranger in north Queensland says he has never seen as many black cockatoos on Magnetic Island, off Townsville, as there are now.

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Border Patrol seizes 2 valuable Amazon parrots

LA ROSITA, Texas -- U.S. Border Patrol agents have made an unusual bust while patrolling the U.S. shore along the lower Rio Grande near Rio Grande City.

A Border Patrol statement issued Monday says the agents were working near the river Sunday afternoon when they spotted two people walking north, carrying what appeared to be a birdcage.

When the agents hailed the pair, the two fled into nearby brush.

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