The Earth is home to an incredible diversity of bird species, living in practically every habitat, from the open oceans to the arid deserts. In some parts of the world, these animals have adapted and ...

With their distinctive spiky yellow eyebrows and bouncing movement up steep cliffs, these feisty little penguins are true daredevils of the Southern Ocean. The Southern Rockhopper Penguin is a small, ...

Lively and active members of the parrot family, cockatoos have a long tradition of being kept as pets. But the idea that they may outlive their owner is in fact a very real possibility. So, how long ...

The haunting tale of the Dodo's extinction stands as one of history's most profound lessons in conservation. While we can pinpoint the last verified sighting to 1662, the story of how this remarkable ...

Despite their incredible diversity in shape, color, and size, most people find it easy to distinguish birds from other vertebrate classes like mammals and reptiles. The tiny, jewel-like Hummingbird is ...

A flock of foraging galahs (Eolophus roseicapilla) can be a formidable sight, with up to a thousand birds descending on fields, gardens and parks in search of food. But what do galahs eat? And does ...

An emblematic bird of Australasia, kookaburras are perhaps known best for their incredible vocalisations. Kookaburras are closely related to kingfishers and are part of the same family Alcedinidae.

Galahs (Eolophus roseicapilla) are a familiar site in both urban and rural landscapes across Australia, with their distinctive pink and grey plumage and bold nature, foraging in noisy flocks and ...

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Apart from the unusual monotreme mammals of Australia, the combination of internal fertilization, oviparity (egg-laying), and advanced parental care is unique to avians. From flashy feathers and ...