Creatura with Bec Crew
Hooded pitohui, one of the world’s only toxic birds
This is one of the only known birds to be toxic. Its feathers contain one of the most potent toxins known to science – but why?
Tag: birds
Sponsorship
Raptor rescue
A Perth ornithologist returns a rare square-tailed kite chick to its nest.
Sponsorship
Eagles tracked for the first time
For the first time, says AGS-funded ornithologist Simon Cherriman, our largest bird of prey has successfully been tracked
Science & Environment
How birds use Earth’s magnetic field to navigate
Can birds see the Earth’s magnetic field? The latest research on navigation suggests they can and even hints that humans may be able to detect it too.
AustroPalaeo
Kiwi bird of NZ not an Aussie immigrant
New Zealanders can rejoice. Study of ancient DNA from the University of Adelaide shows the kiwi didn’t come from across the Tasman.
Creatura with Bec Crew
Wilson’s bird of paradise
This New Guinea bird is as elusive as it is beautiful
Destinations
Gallery: Heysen Trail
The 1200 km Heysen Trail follows the vivid spirit of Sir Hans Heysen’s art from the Fleurieu Peninsula to the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.
News
Birds fly to a favourite side
Birds have an innate preference for flying left or right, says a new study.
Nature & Wildlife
Video: Where do eagles dare?
Watch the trailer to Simon Cherriman’s new documentary about wedge-tailed eagles
Biodiversity
Biodiversity hotspot in WA explained
SW Western Australia is one of the world’s major biodiversity hotspots. A new study reveal why this may be the case.