The Glossy Black-Cockatoo Recovery Program is one of the most successful recovery programs for threatened species in Australia. This well managed program based on scientific data undertakes continual research and successful on-ground actions and is vigorously supported by eager volunteers.
This program implements the Recovery Plan for the Kangaroo Island Glossy Black-Cockatoo 2005-2010 which aims to:
- maintain Glossy Black-Cockatoo population growth
- promote and facilitate community interest, understanding and participation
- conserve Glossy Black-Cockatoo nest sites on Kangaroo Island
protect and maintain known nests
- minimise impact of feral bees on nests
- minimise the interference from other cockatoo species at nest sites
- monitor Glossy Black-Cockatoo nesting and maintain nesting success
- monitor Glossy Black-Cockatoo population growth, demography and the movements of individual birds
- protect and restore Glossy Black-Cockatoo habitat on Kangaroo Island and Fleurieu Peninsula.
To date the program has been very successful with a steady increase in Glossy Black-Cockatoo numbers from less than 200 birds in 1995 to an estimated 330-350 birds in 2011.
For more details about the Recovery plan and to view a fact sheet please check the DEWNR site assisting threatened species.
Contact
Dai Morgan, Glossy Black-Cockatoo Recovery Officer, ph: (08) 8553 4444.