'Most complex wildlife emergency ever': The Australian species at high risk of bird flu
Avian influenza first emerged in 1996 but since 2020, the number of outbreaks in birds has grown exponentially, alongside an ...
Egg supply across supermarkets in Australia at all-time low as high demand and deadly bird flu epidemic rocks poultry farms
A deadly bird flu virus has created an all-time low supply of eggs across the nation, forcing a two-carton limit on each ...
The rarest bird of prey: “eats cockatoos for breakfast”
The Red Goshawk is considered to be the rarest of Australia’s bird population. Many years ago, it was a common sight in the ...
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From securing pets to building 'insect hotels'—here are seven ways to attract birds to your garden
Home gardens can provide vital habitat for Australian birds. But there's more to it than just planting certain types of ...
Endangered red goshawk snapped in Central Australia for the first time in three decades
Australia’s rarest bird of prey photographed in Central Australia marks the first confirmation of the species in the region ...
To save Australia's animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they're getting it wrong?
Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction.
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Birds' bizarre behaviour in garden puzzles Aussie woman: 'Playing dead'
Queensland birdwatcher Jill Brown said in an article published by Australian Birdlife in 2013 that sometimes birds simply perform such behaviour because it feels good. “As she notes, sometimes ...
Forty-one new flora and fauna species added to Australia's threatened list
A number of animals, plants and an entire ecosystem were added to Australia's extinction watch list in 2024. We look at the ...
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Creating Avian Havens: Transforming Urban Gardens for Australia's Beloved Birds
Urban gardens can play a vital role in providing habitat for Australian birds, but this requires a multifaceted approach, beyond just planting certain shrubs. By addressing factors such as pet ...
Clever Way To Study Bird Brains
A masked lapwing (Vanellus miles) and its reflection in water. Courtesy Michael Jury of Mykelphotography.It's difficult to ...