Listing of the birds will mean developments likely to trigger a significant impact on the species must be assessed under national laws. That decline was expected to continue because increased heatwaves and fire frequency as a result of the climate emergency were increasing pressure on the species across its range, with bushfires likely to reduce the amount of nesting habitat available to the birds. The bushfires affected 36% of the birds’ range, leading to an estimated further drop in numbers of 21%. 'The males boast a spectacular red head and both the males and females have a wispy crest. 'Gang-gangs are an incredibly beautiful parrot,' Taylor says. The scientific committee wrote in draft advice last year that gang-gang populations had already declined by between 15% and 69% before the fires. Gang-gangs, one of 14 cockatoo species in Australia, are crowd favourites for their slate-grey feathers with blushes of pink, the males distinctive red crest, and their quirky call. These beautiful birds are known for their unique appearance, with the males having striking red heads and black bodies, while the females have grey feathers and a small patch of red on their heads. Males are generally larger than females and have larger heads and beaks. The bird is one of several plants and animals that required assessment after the 2019-20 bushfire disaster a number of other species are also expected to be added to the threatened list. Gang gang cockatoos, also known as Callocephalon fimbriatum, are a species of cockatoo native to Australia. They are a common sight in Canberra, where they are often found in back yards in the inner suburbs and in nearby bushland reserves. The adult males are known for their distinctive red facial feathers. The edges of feathers in underparts have edges of yellow or pink. The head and crest is bright red in males, but dark grey in females. Gang-gangs are small, grey cockatoos found throughout south-eastern Australia. The gang-gang cockatoo is 3237 cm (1315 in) in length with a 6276 cm (2430 in) wingspan, and weighs 230334 grams.
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