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Barking Owl
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/barking-owl/

The Barking Owl is named for its harsh 'barking' call but can also make a much louder, wailing cry, which has given rise to another name, the 'screaming-woman bird'.

Published 03 August 2011

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Australian Shelduck
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/australian-shelduck/

Unlike other Australian ducks, the Australian Shelduck often flies in long lines or in a 'V' formation.

Published 09 August 2018

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Finding dead birds
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/donations/finding-dead-birds/

The Australian Museum welcomes donations by the public of birds found dead. This is a major source of specimen acquisition by the Museum.

Published 30 September 2020

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Facebook for birds
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/facebook-for-birds/

The Cockatoo Wingtag project is shining a light on the extensive social networks and daily routines of 100 of Sydney's tagged birds.

Published 13 January 2017

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Wildlife Airstrikes: An unusual exception to the rule
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/wildlife-airstrikes-an-unusual-exception-to-the-rule/

The story of one little birds encounter with a helicopter and its legacy of helping humans to avoid such encounters in the future.

Published 24 June 2016

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World’s oldest fossil of the magpie family discovered in Queensland
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-worlds-oldest-fossil-of-the-magpie-family-discovered-in-north-western-queensland/

A new genus and species of a songbird related to magpies and currawongs sheds light on the evolution of these birds in Australia.

Published 11 December 2014

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How the urban bird gets the worm
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/how-the-urban-bird-gets-the-worm/

Despite their proven predilection for carbohydrates, when the weather changes so does the diet of inner-city ibis.

Published 12 April 2018

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The quest for the Dwarf-Kingfisher
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-quest-for-the-dwarf-kingfisher/

If a kingfisher is caught in a net, does it reside in the forest?

Published 18 December 2018

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Ornithology
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/ornithology/

Ornithology is the branch of zoology devoted to studying birds. Around 10,000 species of bird inhabit the world, ranging from tiny hummingbirds up to huge ostriches. The Australian Museum's Ornithology Collection contains a wide cross-section of these fascinating animals.

Published 23 October 2018

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Scaly-breasted Lorikeet
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/scaly-breasted-lorikeet/

The Scaly-breasted Lorikeet is the only lorikeet with an all-green head combined with a red beak.

Published 23 September 2014

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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.

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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 education space
10am - 4.30pm

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
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