Biodiversity
Mallee survivor
One of Australia’s smallest and most endangered bird species is needing help to survive its harsh environment.
Tag: Australian birds
Nature & Wildlife
Cocky whispering at Coomallo Creek
This patch of remnant bush on the edge of the West Australian wheatbelt is a place loved by one of Australia’s rarest bird species and the man who has studied the site for more than 50 years.
Biodiversity
Nest of endangered coastal emu found in northern NSW
A coastal emu nest has been discovered on the NSW North Coast, where the population of the endangered species is estimated at fewer than 40 individuals.
Biodiversity
Burdened by beauty
Northern Australia’s Gouldian finch survives in huge numbers in cages around the world, but its wild population continues to struggle.
Nature & Wildlife
In search of our mysterious painted-snipe
As one of our most elusive birds, the endangered Australian painted-snipe is a must-see on every serious birdwatcher’s list.
Nature & Wildlife
Charuka’s big year
How was it that Charuka Abhayawickrama managed to photograph 772 Australian bird species in one calendar year?
Nature & Wildlife
Zebra finches are social singers, new research finds
Song plays an important social role for zebra finches in the wild, upending theories that songbirds only sing to establish territory and attract a mate, a new study reveals.
Biodiversity
Population boom for one of the world’s most unique and endangered birds
A recent breeding event has restored hope for the future of the critically-endangered plains-wanderer.
Biodiversity
Glossy black-cockatoo spotted in Northern Rivers after months of searching
With an area of nearly 21,000 square kilometres to cover, it was never going to be easy. But after almost three months of searching, the tenacity of a team of conservationists has paid off.
Creatura with Bec Crew
The shining flycatcher almost doesn’t look real
Australia’s most beautiful birds aren’t just the colourful ones. With its glossy blue-black feathers that shimmer like a polished gemstone, the shining flycatcher is one of our most striking native species.