This large black cockatoo (also known as the Short-billed White-tailed Black Cockatoo) has white tail panels, white cheek patches and a short bill. It is native to the far south-western corner of Western Australia where large scale clearing for wheat production has destroyed much of its habitat, particularly old growth trees with suitable hollows for nesting. The bird is now an endangered species, which means it is facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. To help save Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo, the Western Australian Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) is working with private aviculturists to set up a captive breeding program. Tenders are invited to purchase twenty nine birds (16 male and 13 female). The birds may be inspected at CALM on Wednesday 20 October 1999. For more details contact:
Dr Peter Mawson, WA Department of Conservation and Land Management. Phone: (08) 9334 0421.