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Gang-gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum)
Also Known As: Red-crowned Cockatoo, Red-crowned Parrot, Red-headed Cockatoo, Red-headed Parrot, Helmeted Cockatoo
Gang Gang Cockatoo
Credit: (c) iStock Photo
Status in the Wild
World Population:Over 20,000
Range: Found in Australia from SE in E New South Wales through S Victoria to SE South Australia; introduced to Kangaroo Island.
Habitat:
Occurs in tall open forest in highlands and foothills; in winter to open woodland, riverine woodland, scrub, farmland and suburban areas. Up to 2000m (6560 ft).
Threat Summary:
Habitat loss, increased susceptibility to psittacine cirovirus disease (PCD) virus.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern (Red list 2006), listed as vulnerable with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Threatened Species Conservation Act (2005).
Wild Diet:
Eucalypt seed pods, green acacia, Pyracantha seeds, berries, nuts, fruits and insect larvae.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Nomadic; mostly found up in trees, only coming to ground level to drink; found in pairs or small family groups during breeding season; in winter larger groups up to 60.
Clutch and Egg Size:
2 to 3, rounded oval eggs, 36.0 x 27.5mm (1.4 x 1.1 in)
Breeding Season:
October-January
More Info Sites:
http://www.birdsnways.com/cockatoo/ganggang.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang-gang_Cockatoo
http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=102
http://www.threatenedspecies.environment.nsw.gov.au/tsprofile/profile.aspx?id=10975
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