Wildlife
Homeward bound for bush stone-curlews
These eye-catching birds are being reintroduced across the south-east of Australia in a bid to restore the species to its historical range.
Tag: birds of australia
Treading Lightly
The day a Mungo swallow ‘slapped me in the face’
As I was coming up the rickety steps of the Zanci Homestead dugout in Mungo National Park several years ago, something slapped me in the face and squeaked. My head snapped up to see, 10cm from my face, a welcome swallow defending its nest site. I was definitely not welcome!
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Return of the red goshawk
A formidable native bird of prey that eats cockatoos for breakfast has been sighted in Central Australia for the first time in three decades.
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Light in the night: flock of Australia’s rarest bird discovered in WA
Indigenous rangers in outback Western Australia have found up to 50 night parrots – one of Australia’s most elusive birds – in a “breakthrough discovery”.
Photography
Wedge-tailed wonder
The chance discovery of an eagle nest leads to an extended vigil observing normally hidden behaviours of one of nature’s supreme winged marvels.
Fundraising
Burdened by beauty
Northern Australia’s Gouldian finch survives in huge numbers in cages around the world, but its wild population continues to struggle.
History & Culture
Meet the hidden figures behind Australia’s most famous twitcher
Discover the Birds of Australia in this unique digital experience, presented on a 3D storytelling cube, inspired by the work of John and Elizabeth Gould together with First Nations storytelling and knowledges.
Wildlife
Australia’s fabulous kingfishers
These shy, yet glamorous, birds can be found around our rivers, coasts and forests, and indicate a healthy ecosystem.
Science & Environment
Unprecedented access: inside Tasmania’s orange-bellied parrot captive breeding program
On the outskirts of Hobart stands a collection of grey steel buildings, surrounded by a tall electrified chain link fence. It almost looks like a small prison. But you won’t find criminals behind these walls. Here, one of Australia’s rarest bird species is being brought back from the brink of extinction.
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The artist behind our 2022 Wildlife Art Calendar
With its collection of stunning original paintings by award-winning artist James Hough, the Australian Geographic Art Calendar 2022 is on sale now. Order your copy today before it sells out.