These cockatoos have also had part of their white tail feather panels coloured blue and an individual identifying letter stencilled on each tail feather.Satellite tracking devices and distinctive blue tail feathers will help keep tabs on six Carnaby's cockatoos released in Perth this morning.
Environment Minister Bill Marmion says the rehabilitated birds were released at Perry Lakes by Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) staff and wildlife volunteers from the Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Rehabilitation Centre and Native Animal Rescue.
The cockatoos have been marked with distinctive blue dye to help with a research project.Mr Marmion said the birds would be closely monitored to examine the dispersal and movement patterns of Carnaby's on the Swan Coastal Plain.
"This is the second successful release of rehabilitated cockatoos in Perth in the past two months and there are plans to release several more Carnaby's with satellite tracking devices in Yanchep National Park next week," he said.
"The more we can learn about the distribution of this endangered species, the better informed we will be to help manage their recovery."
The non-toxic blue paint on the tail feathers is to assist with a research project by University of WA PhD student, Christine Groom.
Release of six Carnaby's cockatoos at Perry Lakes today fitted with tracking devicesThe Minister also announced the release of a new publication, On a Wing and a Prayer, which is based on an ABC documentary of the same name that follows the life cycle of a family of Carnaby's cockatoos.
"The book is a valuable educational resource about the plight of Carnaby's and the threats they face," he said.
"Producing educational materials such as this book helps raise awareness about the endangered species within the community."