Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo is an endangered large cockatoo endemic to southwestern Australia, characterized by its white tail panels and cheek patches.
Where to spot
Eucalypt woodlands, mallee, and kwongan heathlands in southwestern Western Australia.
How to spot
Look for its large size, black plumage, white tail panels (visible in flight), and white cheek patches. Its call is a high-pitched 'woo-woo' or 'weero.' Requires visiting specific conservation areas.
When to spot
Active during the day. Observable year-round, though some populations undertake seasonal movements. Best seen at conservation reserves.
Where to spot
Eucalypt woodlands, mallee, and kwongan heathlands in southwestern Western Australia.
How to spot
Look for its large size, black plumage, white tail panels (visible in flight), and white cheek patches. Its call is a high-pitched 'woo-woo' or 'weero.' Requires visiting specific conservation areas.
When to spot
Active during the day. Observable year-round, though some populations undertake seasonal movements. Best seen at conservation reserves.
This species is a specialist feeder on the seeds of proteaceous plants, particularly banksias and hakeas, and its survival is closely linked to the health of these unique ecosystems.
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