Nature & Wildlife
The incredible colours of birds
From parrots and peacocks to finches and flamingos, what’s the science and purpose behind birds’ vibrant hues?
Tag: birds of australia
News
Night parrot: Tantalising clues revealed
An ornithologist has captured the first photos and some intriguing insights into Australia’s most elusive bird.
Nature & Wildlife
Rare square-tailed kite rescue mission
The mission to return a fallen square-tailed kite chick to its nest resulted in stunning photography.
News
Bird-watchers use iPhones to track cockatoos
Sydney-siders have been asked to assist in tracking sulphur-crested cockatoos using an iPhone app.
News
Regent honeyeater population gets a boost
Captive-bred regent honeyeaters will be released into Victorian forests today to boost wild populations.
Reader Photos
AG reader photo: regent bowerbird
A regent bowerbird flying high is the focus of this week’s reader photograph.
Reader Photos
AG reader photo: tawny frogmouth
Tawny frogmouth fledglings in Sydney’s north-west are captured in this week’s reader photo.
News
Biggest budgie flocks in a decade
As boom time ends for outback budgies, flocks up to 60,000 strong are congregating on water bodies.
News
Fairy-wrens teach babies password call for food
Unhatched fairy-wrens learn a unique call so they can be identified by their mother, research says.
Nature & Wildlife
The faces of Australia’s cockatoos
Leila Jeffreys’ portraits of Australian cockatoos bring out their cheeky, unique personalities.