Information

The Glossy Black-Cockatoo is listed as a threatened species in Queensland and the eastern subspecies Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami is distributed throughout south-eastern Queensland. The status of the SEQ population is difficult to determine as the species is cryptic in its behaviour and use of natural habitats such that despite a number of agencies maintaining databases for many years there is still little knowledge of the estimated population size and distribution of the species in the region.

To address this shortcoming, the Glossy Black Conservancy are organising a census. The objective of the census is to gain a better estimate of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo population size regionally, enabling researchers at Griffith University to assess the viability of the population located on the coast, as well as determine habitat areas of frequent use. This information will help to create and improve conservation strategies for this species.

Want to help?

You can help by participating in the census by either searching your own property or searching a known GBC locality in a group.

You will need to follow the link to the GBC Birding Day Registration form to enter the details of you and your group. You are also encouraged to attend a Glossy Black-Cockatoo Identification Workshop (these will be held in various regional areas between mid-late October prior to the event) where researchers from Griffith University, as well as local coordinators will instruct you and your group on how to fill in field data forms and correctly identify a Glossy Black-Cockatoo.

Details

WHEN: Sunday October 31st 2010

WHERE: She-oak and woodland habitats within local council areas of southeast QLD and northeast NSW

HOW: Register your interest, survey from dawn till dusk using binculars on foot, search your own property or be assigned one of the known historical GBC sighting localities. Remember you need to register to participate in GBC Birding Day 2010. We look forward to your participation and thank you for your interest.

Registration details will be posted on this website in the near future as well as on the websites of participating local councils. Also keep your eye on the print media and newsletters around the region for further details. A complete list of regional coordinators will be available soon if you are interested in participating.

 
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