News
Urbanisation of crows a “significant moment”
While they’ve lived among us for decades, these timid but intelligent birds are only just making Aussie cities their home.
Tag: birds
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New wild population of critically endangered honeyeater birds found
A small but promising population of 20 previously unknown regent honeyeaters has been discovered in northern New South Wales.
News
Largest-known night parrot population found in Queensland
Scientists have discovered a new population of night parrots in Diamantina National Park, giving a large boost to the known range of the critically endangered bird.
Wildlife
How I discovered one of the greatest wildlife gatherings on Earth in far-north Queensland
Metallic starlings – not the kind that live in your roof – breed in huge colonies that draw thousands of animals.
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Magpie attack in Queensland leaves boy needing surgery
A magpie in Gladstone has caused serious eye injuries after swooping an eight-year-old boy.
Wildlife
The secret world of bird baths
Bird baths are more than just ornamental splash pools. They’re also a site where animals socialise and intense rivalries play out. And bird bath design, location and cleanliness can have a big impact.
Wildlife
The march of the brush turkey
This tenacious bird has been defiantly spreading across the east coast to reclaim much of its pre-European range.
Wildlife
Black-and-white bandits: magpie swooping season is here
Don’t waste your time worrying about crocs, snakes and spiders – of all Australia’s fauna, magpies cause the most injuries.
News
The world’s songbirds island-hopped out of Australia
New research disentangles the role Australia played in the evolution of songbirds.
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Rainbow bee eater
Rainbow bee eater (Merops ornatus) perched on a branch above the Injaidan rockhole in Iytwelepenty-Davenport Ranges National Park, Northern Territory.