Creatura Blog
The bird that weighs the same as a teaspoon of sugar
These mini emu birds are not only small in stature, but small in numbers as well. And conserving them is proving to be quite the task.
Tag: birds
News
The ibis is helping us better understand how dinosaurs moved
By studying how our birds walk and run, scientists can better understand how dinosaurs moved around the earth.
Creatura Blog
This fat little circle builds a nest to die for
With its fat little body all puffed up in the cold, and its neck disappearing into its proud, fluffy chest, this Australian swallow sure is an adorable sight.
Wildlife
Urban birdwatching guide to Adelaide
With its unique central location, Adelaide boasts easy access to birds across a dramatic range of habitats: desert, woodlands, wetlands and shorelines.
Wildlife
Fossils of giant New Zealand penguin discovered
The emperor penguin is an impressive bird – but it would have been relatively small in comparison with some of the giant penguins that lived in the distant past.
Wildlife
Feathered geniuses: birds are much smarter than we think
As scientists discover just how incredibly smart some birds are, it may be time to start using the term bird brain as a compliment rather than an insult.
Wildlife
The weird, flightless birds of New Zealand
During 60 million years of isolation, a host of unusual birds evolved in New Zealand, many of which are now extinct or endangered.
Wildlife
Top 6 birds of the Galápagos archipelago
Straddling the equator, born of fire and shaped by the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos archipelago has a unique place in the natural world. Here are our six favourite birds that call the Galápagos archipelago home.
Wildlife
Faithful golden bowerbird an indicator of climate change
Golden bowerbirds are known for their faithfulness: often the bowers constructed by these birds remain the same for up to 30 years. But when these intricately constructed twig formations start disappearing, scientists can tell something might be wrong.