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Budgerigar
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/budgerigar/

Since its introduction into captivity, the Budgerigar (or 'budgie') has been bred into a variety of colour forms, including pure white, blue, yellow, mauve, olive and grey. These colour morphs would not survive in the wild.

Published 27 July 2018

Birds Gould publication
Bar-tailed Godwit
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/bar-tailed-godwit/

Bar-tailed Godwits are the world record holders for non-stop flight: they have been recorded travelling 11,000km from Alaska to New Zealand in only 8 days, flying at an average of more than 50km/h.

Published 31 May 2018

Birds Gould publication
Modern birds
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/modern-birds/

It is clear to us today what is a bird and what is not - as feathers make it difficult to confuse them with any other living animal. Many other features – such as wishbones and specialised joints in the wings – are also unique. We place birds in a major group called Aves.

Published 11 December 2009

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Striated Pardalote
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/striated-pardalote/

Pardalotes generally feed in the canopies of tall eucalypts, making them difficult to see.

Published 19 June 2020

Birds Pardalote
Willie Wagtail
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/willie-wagtail/

The Willie Wagtail is often found in the company of cattle and sheep. They either run behind the moving animal snatching insects as they are disturbed, or sit on the animal's back, darting off to capture a flying insect and then returning to its mobile perch.

Published 24 February 2023

Birds Gould publication
Draw your own Birds of Australia: Primary
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/draw-birds-primary/

Mixing Science and Visual Arts, in this limited-time program students will learn about Australian birds and make artworks using a variety of materials.

Published 02 April 2025

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Draw your own Birds of Australia: Secondary
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/draw-birds-secondary/

This special offering engages students as artists through drawing and printmaking using Museum collections.

Published 02 April 2025

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World Migratory Bird Day 2013
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/world-migratory-bird-day-2013/

To recognise World Migratory Bird Day Australian Museum Streamwatch volunteers participated in a wetlands day at Bicentennial Park.

Published 12 May 2013

Birds life long learning Blog

Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
On now

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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