Carnaby's Black Cockatoo Fine Art Print

CARNABY’S BLACK COCKATOO

In Aboriginal dreaming stories, the black cockatoo is said to represent spirit-strengthening, change and herald rain.

Endemic to the south-west of Western Australia, their name is ‘ngoolark’ in aboriginal Noongar language. They like to eat the seeds of native Banksia, Hakea, Eucalyptus and Grevillea plants which they get to with their very powerful beak. They also eat pinecones, nectar from flowers and insect larvae. Carnaby’s can live to the age of 50!

They grow up to 60 centimetres and are one of Australia’s five black cockatoo species. Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos choose one partner for life and will only nest in 100 year old eucalyptus trees.They are endangered because these trees are being cut down.

Cockatoos need remnants of native vegetation within 12 kilometres of their nesting sites to raise healthy chicks. Sometimes known as the ‘rain bird’, Carnaby’s breed in the drier part of their habitat range and move to higher rainfall areas in the summer.

Pencil and watercolour print of the stunning Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo

• A4 Size including 5mm white border.

• Quality Archival Print - printed in Qld on museum grade cotton rag using archival inks. The artwork has a smooth, matte finish with minimal texture.

• This artwork will be sent unframed with backing board and plastic sleeve.

• Fits in a regular A4 size frame available from your favourite homewares retailer.

• Image remains copyright of Penelope Gale