Experts estimate the wildfires currently burning through southern Australia have killed over half a billion animal Australian magpies, a species unrelated to the other magpies found throughout the ...

Michelle Ward received funding from the Research and Training Program by the Federal Government. She is Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and a Conservation Scientist at WWF ...

Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study has shown. Australia has over 750 native bird species. But many of them are facing an ...

Animal rescue group WIRES says its concerned about dogs and children who use the park after more than 30 birds were found ...

1. Australian conditions and their consequences -- 2. Brain size, long life and resourcefulness -- 3. Foragers, food-switchers and innovators -- 4. Tool use -- 5. Nest and bower builders -- 6. Play ...

It’s a small act with a big impact – your vote matters! From the unmistakable garble of magpies to the colourful flash of rainbow lorikeets, Australia’s native birds are as vibrant as the country they ...

An album consisting of the sounds of endangered Australian birds has made its way to the top of the country's music charts after a heavy push on social media. "Songs of Disappearance" was released Dec ...

Gisela Kaplan is a research professor in animal behavior at the University of New England in Armidale (New South Wales) and a walking encyclopedia of knowledge about birds and other fascinating ...