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Parrots smarter than the average toddler
African grey parrots are quicker at associating sounds with rewards, compared with human three-year-olds.
Tag: birds
Nature & Wildlife
Boom time for migratory birds in Australia
A few wet years have brought tens of thousands of migratory birds to NSW wetlands.
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Feral cats a problem for rare ground parrot
The Endangered western ground parrot is under increasing threat from feral cats.
Nature & Wildlife
Bird calls drowned out by city noise
Australian songbirds are battling to be heard above noisy urban areas.
Destinations
Six of the best Australian wetlands
Australia has numerous stunning wetlands, which are great places to seek out our native birdlife.
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Intelligent crows can recognise human voices
Crows are known for their craftiness, but new research into voice recognition shows just how intelligent they are.
Nature & Wildlife
The miracle of flight
Birds, bats and bugs fly, but how? We take an in-depth look at the mechanics of flight.
Destinations
Christmas Island: wild natural beauty
There’s much more to Christmas Island than crabs and illegal immigrants.
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Bowerbirds inadvertently cultivate flowers
Bowerbirds in Queensland have been found to be accidentally growing flowers as part of their mating ritual.
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Eagle-eyes needed to spot rare regent parrots
The call is out for bird spotters to ID the habitats of endangered regent parrots in Australia’s southern and eastern states.