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An
endangered bird will fly the flag for the 2006 Commonwealth
Games. The south eastern red-tailed black cockatoo, is native
to western Victoria and there are fewer than 1000 remaining.
Prime Minister John Howard was given the honour of introducing
Karak, named for the cockatoo's distinctive call and he
highlighted its communal nature. The bird was chosen because
it is uniquely Australian and welcoming to all. The male
is slate black with a red tail band and although the Opening
Ceremony is over 700 days away, fluffy Karaks are expected
to be in the shops by the end of the year.
Melbourne's mascot follows in the paw prints of Matilda,
the winking kangaroo from the Brisbane Games in 1982 and
Olly the kookaburra, Syd the platypus and Millie the echidna
from the Sydney Olympics four years ago.
Click on Melbourne 2006 for further information on preparation
for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
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