Working together for a future where Glossies thrive

Working together for a future where Glossies thrive

The Glossy Black Conservancy unites people working to protect the vulnerable Glossy Black-Cockatoo and its habitat.

We’re working hand-in-hand with scientists, citizen scientists, governments, grassroots community groups, nature lovers and ecological consultants to deliver collaborative research, national events, resources and tools that deliver outcomes for the species.

From community-led surveys to cutting-edge research, we champion practical conservation grounded in data, passion and collaboration. 

Join us. Together we’re building a national network dedicated to one of Australia’s most charismatic and threatened birds.

glossy black cockatoo pair

Learn more about the Glossy Black-Cockatoo and get involved in its conservation.

Resources

Identification charts, training videos, fact sheets, reports

News & Events

Find out about all the latest new and events

Report Sighting

Tell us about your Glossy Black-Cockatoo sighting
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About the Glossy Black-Cockatoo

The South-eastern Glossy Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami) is a vulnerable Australian bird that depends on she-oak trees and old hollow-bearing eucalypts for survival. The Glossy Black Conservancy works with its partners to protect this threatened species through habitat mapping, conservation research, community events, and citizen science programs.

“Australian governments are not going to stem the tide of species extinctions. It is up to us. We must engage everyday people in on-ground action and citizen science. Organisations like the Glossy Black Conservancy are critical to the future of nature in Australia—bringing data, communities and decision-makers together to protect what matters most.”

Professor Hugh Possingham, Chief Councillor, Biodiversity Council and former Queensland Chief Scientist