Researchers reveal Hong Kong as a 'biodiversity ark' for yellowcrested cockatoos and expand nesting support
Jun 22, 2026
A new genomic study by researchers from the HKU School of Biological Sciences (SBS) has found that Hong Kong's introduced population of yellow-crested cockatoos retains unexpectedly high genetic diversity and could serve as a genetic reservoir for this critically endangered species. Published in Evo
lutionary Applications, the study also underpins a new conservation initiative with local schools to install artificial nest boxes and monitor this rare urban population. ...read more read less