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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Call for help with cockatoo census

The Great Cocky Count needs your help. The State-wide cockatoo census, The Great Cocky Count, will take place next month in an effort to monitor the numbers of the endangered Carnaby's black cockatoo.

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Keen bird watchers needed to spot Carnaby's

Carnaby's Black Cockatoos, how many do you count? Imge by Ken & NyettaBirds Australia is calling for volunteers across the state to take part in the 'Great Cocky Count' on April 7.

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Fake Carnaby's nests neglected

HUNDREDS of artificial nesting hollows erected to help save endangered Carnaby's black cockatoos are not being used by the birds, scientists have found.

EMPTY NESTERS: Carnaby's black cockatoos are under threat. Picture credit: Christine Groom Source: PerthNow

Fewer than one in five artificial hollows in WA are used because they have been erected in the wrong place, a new study by the Department of Environment and Conservation reveals.

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Rising Black Cockatoo death toll

Red-tailed Black Cockatoo. Image by AndyTHE Black Cockatoo Rehabilitation Centre has had a harrowing few months.

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