Biodiversity
A single cat wiped out an entire colony of fairy terns
A white cat was seen prowling the breeding grounds of a vulnerable seabird. Here’s what happened next.
Tag: birds
Education Resources
Science Experiment – Nests
Building a nest isn’t as easy as it looks. Test your nest building skills and get a better understanding of the breeding habits of our birdlife.
Science & Environment
Female bird song ignored by science, researchers say
Scientists have proposed new and innovative ways to study female bird song that was previously heavily understudied.
Science & Environment
Striking out: window collisions a growing threat to our birds
Can technology come to the rescue?
Creatura with Bec Crew
The black-breasted buzzard is Australia’s craftiest raptor
If you’re looking for a handsome bird, look no further than the black-breasted buzzard.
Creatura with Bec Crew
The providence petrel is the sweetest seabird
Meet the providence petrel, Australia’s most trusting bird.
Nature & Wildlife
Tawny frogmouths: 5 things you may not know about these masters of disguise
How much do you know about our tawny frogmouths?
Nature & Wildlife
Birds on Campus: Australian National University
Located in the heart of Canberra, the lush green campus of the Australian National University boasts a colourful bird life. Here are just some of the birds you can find.
News
Seventeen Aussie birds and mammals to disappear in the next 20 years
A number of our unique native birds and mammals are likely to disappear in the next 20 years unless Australia improves its protection of endangered species.
Nature & Wildlife
The birds you’re likely to see on your university campus
Check out which birds call your campus home.