Perth Zoo in Western Australia starts a pilot bird flu vaccination program for endangered cockatoos, including black cockatoos. Local reporting says the zoo is vaccinating birds as an initial step in a broader effort to protect native wildlife from avian influenza.
The West Australian and other outlets describe the trial as state-first, with focus beginning on threatened species and expanding through the pilot. The Sydney Morning Herald and Brisbane Times add that red-tailed cockatoos are also included alongside black cockatoos. Coverage frames the initiative as part of growing nationwide work to safeguard wildlife as bird flu remains a concern.
Across sources, the core details align on Perth Zoo’s role, the use of vaccination to reduce risk, and the emphasis on threatened Western Australian cockatoos. Differences in emphasis appear in how outlets characterize the timing and scope—some spotlight the black cockatoo first, while others note both red-tailed and black cockatoos in the early phase.
