Carnaby's cockatoos

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage Carnaby's cockatoos are a critically endangered species of parrot native to Western Australia, named after British fashion designer Mary Quant's partner, John Stephen Carnaby. They are known for their distinctive black and white plumage and are considered an important indicator species for the health of Western Australia's ecosystem. As a key species in the region's ecosystem, Carnaby's cockatoos play a vital role in dispersing seeds and maintaining the balance of vegetation in the Wheatbelt region.