Is the Glossy Black-Cockatoo glossy and black?

Why is there so much interest in this species?

What does the Conservancy do with the records I submit on-line?

Why hasn't anybody contacted me about the Glossy Black-Cockatoo I reported on the website?

Who do I need to contact if I want to take part in the Birding Day?

 

 

 

Is the Glossy Black-Cockatoo glossy and black?

No. The common name is a bit of a misnomer as adult male Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo are actually more characteristic of this description. The Glossy Black-Cockatoo has more of a dusty brown colouration but in sunlight theis can have a glossy sheen to it. The females also have their distinctive yellow patches of feathers on the head that set them apart fro the males. For more detailed information on the comparative features of the black-cockatoo see our identification section.

 

Why is there so much interest in this species?

Like so many other species in Australia, the Glossy Black-Cockatoo is regionally threatened. However, we know a fair amount about the bird and with more detailed knowledge we can contribute to more better conservation strategies for the species. The SEQ and northern NSW region is also regarded as being a bit of a hotspot for the species but is also an area that is undergoing rapid development. By championing the conservation of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo our efforts might also lead to the protection of habitats that also support other threatened species.

 

What does the Conservancy do with the records I submit on-line?

The on-line reporting tool provides an opportunity for the general public (bird enthusiasts and non-birders alike) to participate in an ongoing 'citizen science' project. The records that are submitted are captured in the Conservancy database that now exceeds over 5000 records. These records are immediately available to Conservancy partners (many of them local councisl responsible for making conservation and development planning decisions), for use in developing strategic conservation plans, identifying critical habitats, while also providing the foundations for further scientific research.

 

Why hasn't anybody contacted me about the Glossy Black-Cockatoo I reported on the website?

At this point in time it is not possible for the Conservancy to contact each and every person who submits records via the website as they do not currently have the capacity to do so. We have been overwhelmed with the success of the reporting tool and have received over 300 records in the past 10 months alone. We are looking at improving on this in the near future and hope that we will be able to have a system in place that enables us to liaise directly with our cockatoo observers. Of course if you are a regular observer and we know that the cockatoo you are reporting are dinkum Glossy Black-Cocaktoo we will verify your reports without making contact with you (unless of course we want more specific details). If you would like to assist us in this 'verification' process please feel free to include more specific detail in your submission about why you feel your sighting was a Glossy Black-Cockatoo (and not one of the other black-cockatoo, or some other confusing 'black' bird). Alternatively send us a photo of the bird via email and we can verify the record from this.

 

Who do I need to contact if I want to take part in the Birding Day?

This depends on where you live, or where you plan of assisting in the Birding Day activities. There are regional coordinators who compile a database of all volunteers each year and these are listed on the Birding Day page.

 

 

Glossy Black Fact Sheets

Below are a few fact sheets that will provide you with a little more information about the Glossy Black-Cockatoo. Some of the most important information is being able to correctly identify the species (as well as the sex and age of individuals) as well as their feeding trees. Recognising their characteristic feeding evidence is also useful to identify important habitats. Happy reading!

 

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