Black cockatoos in Western Australia will have better access to water thanks to 2 Australian Government-funded projects.
The projects will install 5 elevated Cockitrough watering stations in Perth’s south-west.
Friends of Clontarf Hill and Adjacent Bushland Inc. received $35,000 for its Saving Black Cockatoos – Friends of Clontarf Hill project. The group worked with the City of Fremantle to successfully install a watering station, which was launched on 24 September 2026.
The City of Cockburn received $90,000 for its Saving Black Cockatoos – City of Cockburn project. The City will install 4 watering stations in areas used by black cockatoos, as well as planting native species to increase the availability of foraging habitat.
Project benefits:
- Provides water all year round.
- Supports Carnaby’s black cockatoo, Baudin’s black cockatoo and the forest red-tailed black cockatoo.
- Gives birds access to water close to feeding and roosting sites.
- Helps keep birds away from roads.
- Helps protect birds from cats, dogs and foxes.
- Makes it easier for birds to move between feeding and roosting areas.
These projects will help black cockatoos find water in places where they feed and rest.
This funding is part of the Local Environment Projects Program. The program supports communities to restore and protect local environments.
