Keep Carnaby's Flying

The Keep Carnaby's Flying: Ngoolarks Forever project is science-informed and community-powered

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We are losing our Carnaby’s cockatoos

These intelligent, social, long-lived birds exist only in southwest Western Australia. They are an iconic species in the urban landscape, visiting backyards, school grounds and public open spaces, transfixing people with their haunting cries. Out of all our urban wildlife, they are perhaps the most well-loved. But unless something changes, and fast, they are heading to extinction within decades.

 

Boolap
People

Community-based action

 

Boodja
Country

Restoring and reviving urban landscapes

 

Ngoolarks
Carnaby's Cockatoos

To save endangered Carnaby's Cockatoos

 

Kaardijin
Knowledge

Using science and cultural knowledge to underpin community actions

carnaby in bush

Our project

Community-powered conservation and Science Engagement Initiative award winning.

flying carnaby

What we are doing?

Explore our activities and community partnerships.

Two carnabys

Cultural significance

Discover the cultural significance of Ngoolarks, stories and meaning.

Banksia

Help by planting food

Planting the right trees is a powerful way to help Ngoolarks.

Carnaby's on tap by Stephen Corcoran

Help by providing water

Without access to water, hot days can kill. Find out how to help.

Nestling - Rick Dawson

Found an injured bird?

What to do if you find an injured black cockatoo.

Our partners

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Photographs on this website are subject to copyright and have been provided by Murdoch University Black Cockatoo Conservation Management Project, Georgina Wilson, Rick Dawson - Wildlife Photography, Stephen Corcoran, and Perth Zoo.