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Black cockatoo education and planning resources

Black cockatoos are iconic to the Western Australian landscape and rank among the state’s most recognised and cherished wildlife. The information provided here aims to support both schools and local councils—helping educators engage students in nature-based learning, and assisting councils to make informed decisions that protect and enhance vital habitat.

• With their strong community recognition and ecological significance, black cockatoos are an excellent feature species for schools, supporting curriculum-linked learning across a range of subject areas. 
• Despite their popularity, black cockatoos are declining towards extinction, primarily due to ongoing habitat loss. Decisions made by local governments play a vital role in determining whether black cockatoo flocks thrive in a local area or are lost from suburbs entirely.