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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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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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Striated Heron
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/striated-heron/

The Striated Heron is a small, squat water bird with short legs, a black crown and a small, drooping crest.

Published 19 June 2020

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Striated Thornbill
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/striated-thornbill/

The Striated Thornbill is a medium-sized thornbill with greenish upperparts, an orange-brown cap, streaked distinctively with white and off-white to cream underparts, heavily streaked on chin, throat and breast.

Published 19 June 2020

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Tasmanian Thornbill
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/tasmanian-thornbill/

Reverend Thomas J. Ewing (d.1876) for whom this bird is named was the headmaster of the Queen's Orphan Schools, Tasmania. John Gould (who first described the bird) stayed with Rev. Ewing during his visit to Tasmania in 1838-39.

Published 28 July 2023

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Birds conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/cs-birds/

Have you ever danced like a bird? Use our Birds conversation starters for fun suggestions and prompts for how to engage with this exhibition.

Published 18 November 2020

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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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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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