Home  >  About Logan  >  Environment  >  ...  >  Native animals Native animals Birds in Logan The Glossy Black-Cockatoo Conservancy Wildlife Movement Solutions Working Group Native Animal Fact Sheets More than 80 per cent of this country's mammals, reptiles and frogs are found only in Australia, along with most of the fish and almost half the birds. Queensland is home to most of Australia’s vertebrate animal species - 210 species of native mammals, 594 native birds, 114 native frogs and 429 native reptiles. Within Logan City, 45 species of native mammals, 171 species of birds, 48 native reptile species and at least 27 native frogs have been recorded. Also 17 of Australia’s 24 raptor species have been recorded in the wetlands adjacent to the Logan River. Of these, 16 wildlife species are listed as Rare, Threatened or Endangered under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. These include: Green Thighed Frog Wallum Froglet Glossy Black-Cockatoo Powerful Owl Koala (South East Queenlsand Bio-region) Spotted Tail Quoll Golden Tipped Bat Logan City Council is involved in regional initiatives to help with the conservation of some of the more endangered and highly threatened species; one of these is the The Glossy Black-Cockatoo Conservancy. For more information on the fauna in Logan, Logan City Council has a series of Native Animal Fact Sheets available. After all, we are one of a small number of areas in South East Queensland that is lucky enough to have such a range of native Australian animals in our backyards, and we should ensure they continue doing so for many years to come. Birds in Logan Logan City has a rich and varied birdlife, with 242 bird species recorded by BRISBOCA (The Brisbane and Gold Coast Regional Office of the Bird Observers Club of Australia), as of May 2006. Logan has a large array of natural wildlife areas including parks, wetlands and reserves, that provide a range of habitat for various birds to feed, nest and breed. A Logan City Council LEAG-UE grant helped brisBOCA  to produce three booklets on birds and their habitats within Logan City (divided into Logan Central, Logan West and Logan East). These booklets are designed to better inform the community of the existence of wildlife corridors, reserves and parks throughout the city where different avian wildlife could be found in a range habitats. The booklets are available to download or can be ordered in hard copy by contacting the Logan City Council Customer Service Unit on (07) 3412 3412 or by email council@logan.qld.gov.au. top The Glossy Black-cockatoo Calyptorhynchus lathami South East Queensland is home to one of the most significant populations of Australia's rarest and most threatened species of Australia's cockatoos - The Glossy Black-Cockatoo. The entire Australian population is estimated to be less than 18,000 birds and is restricted to eastern and south-eastern Australia. The Glossy Black-Cockatoo is s orare due to a anumber of factors such as: habitat clearance; its very specific diet consisting of the seeds from she-oakcones; and a slow reproduction rate of one egg laid every two years. The Glossy Black Conservancy Logan City Council is one of 16 partners of the Glossy Black Conservancy a group formed in 2005, made up of local and state government agencies, community groups and other organisations. The conservancy seeks to increase the knowledge and understanding of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo's feeding patterns, habitat and distribution. This information is can be used at a local and regional level for the planning and management of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo population.   Correct Identification is important Glossy Black-Cockatoos can be confused with other Cockatoos such as the Red-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos in south east Queensland. Glossy Black-Cockatoos have a broad, bulbous bill; a dull, brownish tinge on the head and breast; and a low, rounded crest. Adult Males are easily distinguished from females and juveniles by the uniform chocolate brown head and neck and solid red tail panels. Females and juveniles have patches and speckles of yellow around the head and neck and the tail panels include not only red, but also yellow often with black bars. They are also quiet and usually occur in small groups (2-3). They leave distinctive, chewed she oak cones as evidence - when identifying it helps to search for these as well.                                                              Glossy Black-Cockatoo         Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo        Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo Red-tailed Black-Cockatoos are 'blacker', louder, often in large flocks and have a large, helmet like crest. Females have yellow speckles on the wings and chest as well as around the throat. Only Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos have purely yellow panels in their tail (i.e. no red present) and also have a yellow disc of colour over the ear area. They are also louder and often occur in large groups. We Need Your Input If you see a Glossy Black-Cockatoo or see their distinctive chewing's please report the sightings to the Glossy Black-Cockatoo Conservancy by email GBC@biodiversity.tv or fax (07) 3824 8622. We recognise that it is difficult to monitor all of the South East Queensland habitats and therefore the best way to collect information is from the local residents. Also you can help preserve the Glossy Black-Cockatoo's food source of she-oaks in your own backyard as every one counts.  The data you should collect is: A good detailed description (or even better GPS location) of where the observation/collection took place; The date of the observation/cone collection; How many birds were observed; What activity were the birds engaged in (flying, feeding, drinking etc); and A small sample of orts (chewed seed cones) at new locations/areas. For more information on how to identify the Glossy Black-Cockatoo and also how and where to send the sighting information please read the glossy black cockatoo conservancy brochure available for download or contact the Planning and Environment Policy Branch by email council@logan.qld.gov.au or phone: (07) 3412 3412. top Wildlife Movement Solutions Working Group South-East Queensland contains significant natural areas of high conservation value which provide home to a rich diversity of natural wildlife species, however they are coming under increasing threat as areas become more urbanized.  Roads, associated with urban growth, can extensively subdivide bushland patches and wildlife populations, with the most direct and obvious impact being animal-vehicle collisions.  Animal-vehicle collisions (often resulting in wildlife roadkill) are a political, ethical and ecological issue that necessitates mitigation strategies. Representatives from Logan City Council are working together with officers from Brisbane City Council, Redland Shire Council, QLD Environmental Protection Agency, QLD Department of Main Roads and the community in the recently formed Wildlife Movement Solutions Working Group.  This working group has developed the Wildlife Movement Solutions Trial Zone project which will trial and test small cost effective management solutions designed to reduce wildlife roadkill.   The aim of this project is to change both driver and wildlife behaviour in a significant roadkill hotspot area which spans three local government areas throughout Burbank-Mount Cotton.  The project will focus on an array of measures aimed at influencing both driver and animal behaviour in an attempt to mitigate (primarily wallaby) roadkills. Source: Sally Jenyens How can you help? Every year, close to 2 million native animals die on Queensland roads.  You can help reduce this number by remembering the following: Dusk to dawn is the time when wildlife is most active; If you see wildlife on the road at night you should slow down, sound your horn and dim your lights; and If you do hit an animal or see one that has been hit call 1300 ANIMAL Please refer to the trial zone brochure (pdf) for more information on the project. top