Possums and gliders are pushing a native Australian bird to extinction. What can we do?

From brightly colored birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia's native animals are a sight to behold. The island ...
Phys.org

Australia's most at-risk bird species share some common traits

Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown. The study is published in the ...
The New York Times

Chasing the ‘Ghost Bird’ of Australia’s Outback

An elusive, nocturnal parrot disappeared for more than a century. An unlikely rediscovery led to ornithological scandal — and then hope. By Anthony Ham There had been no confirmed sightings of a live ...
Newsweek

Parrots Might Be Getting High Off Smelly Plants

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Some peculiar parrots in Australia might be using pungent plants to get ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Australia’s Most Endangered Parrot Faces an Unusual Threat: Trees

Native vegetation blocks the birds’ ability to see approaching predators Anthony Ham | Freelance writer A female (left) and male (right) golden-shouldered parrot J.J. Harrison via Wikimedia Commons ...
Science Daily

Mysterious Australian Night Parrots may not see in the dead of night

Australia's most elusive bird, the Night Parrot, may not be much better at seeing in the dark than other parrots active during the day. New research reveals that the critically endangered parrot's ...
Forbes

Meet The Australian Bird Whose Tail Is Prettier Than A Peacock’s. Hint: It’s Also One Of The Most Unique Singers

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Beauty, they say, is in the eye of the beholder. Well, if ...