![]() ![]() ![]() Photograph the cones AND the tree, and record this as a sighting on iNaturalist. This is a typical feed tree species for Glossy Black-Cockatoos across the Atlas of Life region. The images below show the chewed cones, alongside intact cones, of Allocasuarina littoralis. These small 'cones' are exceptionally tough, and if you find them torn apart in this way, you can be confident that Glossies have been feeding in the tree above. The tell-tale traces of recent feeding are the scattering of torn Allocasuarina cones. Identifying where Glossy Black-Cockatoos feed and nest is potentially even more valuable than sightings of the birds themselves. "active member of Far South Coast Birdwatchers for many years"). Also, please note your level of experience (e.g. We simply ask that in the comments field you describe what you based your identification on, including how you excluded similar, candidate species. If you are confident in your identification, please go ahead and add a sighting to iNaturalist. We recognise, however, that many experienced 'birders' are able to confidently identify a bird based on sight or call alone. Most iNaturalist sightings require a photograph. RECORDING A SIGHTING WITHOUT A PHOTO - FOR EXPERIENCED BIRD WATCHERS Try to photograph the birds - even an image from a distance may be sufficient to confirm the identification. ![]() The location, the number of birds (including sex & age - adult/juvenile - if apparent), and their behaviour at the time. the scattering of torn Allocasuarina fruit on the forest floor is quite diagnostic. Such feasting also leaves tell-tale evidence long after they've gone. In fact the squeaking and cracking of their feeding is often the first indication of their presence. Small groups will sit quietly, chewing on the fruit, sometimes remaining in the same tree for hours. Glossy Blacks feed almost exclusively on Allocasuarina fruit (often called 'she-oak cones'). Soft, wavering call in flight - again, very different to the Yellow-tailed black call. Short tail, clearly shorter than Yellow-tailed blacks when seen in flight. Males have bright red panels in their tails, while females and juveniles have orange-red panels with varying amounts of black barring.įemales have variable amounts of yellow on the head and neck. considerably smaller than Yellow-tailed blacks. This project is supported by Murray Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.Some features to look for in recognising Glossy Black-Cockatoos Photo: Caroline Jones.īottom photo: Male Gang-gang Cockatoo. Top right photo: Male Gang-gang Cockatoo. Top left photo: Female Gang-gang Cockatoo. ![]() Please also share your Gang-gang Cockatoo sightings to For more information and to provide comments on the inclusion of Gang-gang Cockatoos in the EPBC Act, please visit The status of Gang-gang Cockatoos is under review, and likely to see them listed as Endangered. On-ground activities will include revegetation and weed management at sites identified as important refuges for Gang-gang Cockatoos and other threatened species recovering from the impact of the bushfires.īy protecting and re-establishing vegetation communities lost during the fires and protecting and enhancing refuges of unburnt vegetation communities, we aim to reverse the population decline of native species such as Gang-gang Cockatoos. These communities extend through the South West Slopes from Alpine Bogs and associated Fens down to Box-gum grassy woodlands. Murray Local Land Services is working with land managers to protect and enhance the threatened vegetation communities Gang-gang Cockatoos rely on. This reduction is significant on its own and highly concerning when factoring in the 69 percent reduction in population size recorded over the last three generations of the species. It is estimated the post-fire population could be 29 percent lower than the pre-fire. The 2019/20 Black Summer fires had a devastating impact on many species, including Gang-gang Cockatoos. At this time of year, Gang-gangs can be found at lower altitudes within open box-gum and box-ironbark woodlands and in backyards of urban environments such as Albury, Jindera and Holbrook. Gang-gang distribution ranges from southern Victoria through to south and central-eastern New South Wales. Senior Land Services Officer - Bushfire Recovery ProjectĮ: sophie.richards Cockatoos ( Calloephalon fimbriatum) are easily identified by both their distinct appearance and creaky sounding call. NRM NEWS - AUGUST 2021 - SIGNIFICANT SPECIES ![]()
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