Ngoolyak – Carnaby’s Cockatoo

Meet the stunning Carnaby's Cockatoo and learn about its unique traits and the conservation challenges it faces.

Ngoolyak is the Whadjuk Noongar word for Carnaby’s black cockatoo. Recognisable by its glossy black feathers, distinctive white cheek patches and white tail band, this cockatoo primarily inhabits woodlands and feeds on seeds from native plants, particularly banksias. Gary Tate highlights its unique traits and conservation need.