Rescued Black Cockatoos

Support our rescue and clinic efforts by adopting a rescued black cockatoo.
Either choose a digital certificate, paper certificate or both and you will receive a certificate with some information about this patient.

Recently we responded to a rescue call where a red tail was under attack by ravens. We located the bird, which turned out to be a Red tailed black cockatoo we had rescued and released back in 2007. His unique microchip confirmed his identity.

Remarkably, he’s been thriving in the wild for over 16 years, making him the oldest confirmed rehabilitated black cockatoo.

This male red tail was released so long ago, his time with us predates our centre’s movement to our current site

The male Redtail has been named “Koort” Noongar for “Heart”.

Koort will likely be at Kaarakin for several months as Ravens have removed almost all his tail feathers leaving only 1 striking feather.

As sad as it is to see Koort again, his case provides motivation in knowing all the hard work, dedication and passion of our volunteers enables these endemic and threatened cockatoos a second chance at living a long life in the wild.