Like other cockatoos, Gang-Gangs produce feather dust that’s used when preening. Don’t allow other pets like cats or dogs near a Gang-Gang’s cage and keep small children away unless you’re there to supervise. As a bird that’s prone to feather plucking when bored or stressed, it’s essential to give this bird plenty of attention while keeping its environment stress-free. This is a playful bird that needs toys in its cage to keep it occupied. As a diurnal bird, the Gang-Gang needs 10-12 hours of sleep a day. This bird requires a cage that’s no smaller than 36” W x 24” D x 48” H so it has plenty of room to move around. This means anyone planning on getting a Gang-Gang should be committed to providing this bird with plenty of attention.Ī Gang-Gang Cockatoo should be kept in a strong cage made of iron or steel that can stand up to this bird’s powerful beak. The Gang-Gang loves getting attention from its owner for extended periods. A Gang-Gang has an affectionate side too as it enjoys snuggling with its owner and getting its head scratched. This bird can often be heard mumbling and whispering to itself while playing with its toys. When in captivity, this playful bird spends lots of time playing with toys inside its cage.Įvery day is a fun day when you own a Gang-Gang! Even if you’re not in the mood for silliness, your Gang-Gang Cockatoo will be. In the wild, the Gang-Gang has been described as the clown of the treetops as these birds are comical to watch. This bird is prone to feather picking when stressed or bored, making it suitable mainly for experienced parrot owners and breeders. The Gang-Gang Cockatoo is a lively and intelligent parrot that’s often nervous in captivity. Image Credit: AmyJo_Freelance_Artist, Pixabay Temperament It’s also part of the Canberra Ornithologists Group and ACT Parks emblems. The Gang-Gang is such a distinctive, beautiful bird that it is used as an emblem for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The bird’s name is in reference to its long rasping call which sounds like a rusty door hinge or the twist of a corkscrew. The unusual name Gang-Gang originates from a New South Wales Aboriginal language. On Kangaroo Island, the Gang-Gang is an introduced species. At one time this bird inhabited King Island off Tasmania but has long gone extinct there. This project is supported by Murray Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.The Gang-Gang Cockatoo is found in southeastern Australia and is endemic to this region. Photo: Caroline Jones.īottom photo: Male Gang-gang Cockatoo. Top right photo: Male Gang-gang Cockatoo. Top left photo: Female Gang-gang Cockatoo. Please also share your Gang-gang Cockatoo sightings to For more information and to provide comments on the inclusion of Gang-gang Cockatoos in the EPBC Act, please visit The status of Gang-gang Cockatoos is under review, and likely to see them listed as Endangered. On-ground activities will include revegetation and weed management at sites identified as important refuges for Gang-gang Cockatoos and other threatened species recovering from the impact of the bushfires.īy protecting and re-establishing vegetation communities lost during the fires and protecting and enhancing refuges of unburnt vegetation communities, we aim to reverse the population decline of native species such as Gang-gang Cockatoos. These communities extend through the South West Slopes from Alpine Bogs and associated Fens down to Box-gum grassy woodlands. Murray Local Land Services is working with land managers to protect and enhance the threatened vegetation communities Gang-gang Cockatoos rely on. This reduction is significant on its own and highly concerning when factoring in the 69 percent reduction in population size recorded over the last three generations of the species. It is estimated the post-fire population could be 29 percent lower than the pre-fire. The 2019/20 Black Summer fires had a devastating impact on many species, including Gang-gang Cockatoos. At this time of year, Gang-gangs can be found at lower altitudes within open box-gum and box-ironbark woodlands and in backyards of urban environments such as Albury, Jindera and Holbrook. Gang-gang distribution ranges from southern Victoria through to south and central-eastern New South Wales. Senior Land Services Officer - Bushfire Recovery ProjectĮ: sophie.richards Cockatoos ( Calloephalon fimbriatum) are easily identified by both their distinct appearance and creaky sounding call. NRM NEWS - AUGUST 2021 - SIGNIFICANT SPECIES
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