Both these species are classed as threatened under Federal and State laws, with Carnaby’s listed as endangered and Forest Red-tailed listed as vulnerable. The main threats to these species are habitat loss from land clearing and climate change. The two species are quite different in their habitat requirements, diets and movements.
Carnaby’s are a woodland dwelling bird which migrates between coastal areas and the wheatbelt. Their diet mostly consists of proteaceous plants and Marri nuts. Forest Red-taileds are a forest dwelling bird traditionally, however in the last twenty years they have spent more time on the Swan Coastal Plain. Their diet consists of Marri, Jarrah and Sheoak seeds. Both species feed on exotic plants, with Carnaby’s preferring pines and nut trees and Forest red-taileds preferring Cape Lilacs.
The City is one of several councils partnering with Murdoch University on the Keep Carnaby’s Flying – Ngoolarks Forever project. The Black Cockatoo Conservation Action Plan produced by Murdoch University in conjunction with the City as part of this project outlines the actions that the City of Cockburn can undertake to manage the key threatening processes affecting black cockatoos within the City. The plan has been designed as a practical guide to help the City of Cockburn safeguard its black cockatoos.
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Environmental Strategies and Plans. Developed by the Town of Victoria Park, the Cockitrough® was designed in response to the growing shortage of safe, fresh water sources for wildlife caused by a drying climate and increasing urbanisation. The watering station features a 4‑metre‑high pole fitted with multiple shallow-water troughs and durable jarrah perches. Its elevated design helps protect birds from common urban predators such as cats and dogs.
Automatic Flushing System:
Each trough is connected to a mains water supply or a clean potable water tank. A battery‑operated irrigation valve automatically cycles fresh water through the system. Excess water overflows and flushes out debris and leaf litter, helping to prevent stagnation and reduce the risk of disease.
Cockitroughs are located around the City:
- Roe 8 corridor, Bibra Lake
- Rinaldo Park, Coolbellup
- MacFaull Park, Spearwood
- Administration Centre, Spearwood
- 115 estate, Hamilton Hill (three)
- Manning Park, Hamilton Hill
- Watercorp site, Lake Coogee
More are planned in the future.
Other types of waterers are located:
- Denis de Young Reserve
- Native Bird Oasis, Bibra Lake
- Goodwill Park, Aubin Grove
View the map below of the Cockitough locations.
Native Bird OasisPartnership with BirdLife WA to restore a section of Bibra Lake reserve with bird friendly plant species and install a water source.
Installation of CockatubesInstallation of artificial nesting boxes (Cockatubes) to supplement nesting hollows in bird reserves in Bibra Lake, Manning Park and more.
Cockatoo Food GardenPartnership with BirdLife WA to install a
water feature and Carnaby’s friendly plants and trees at Goodwill Park, Atwell.
Please contact Sustainability & Environment for more information on 08 9411 3444 or [email protected].